In a significant move to restructure its departments, the Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) police have established a new Division “SOAN,” dividing 27 police stations into five distinct divisions.
The decision was formalized through a notification issued by the Chief Commissioners office, in accordance with the recommendation put forth by Dr. Akbar Nasir Khan, Islamabad Capital City Police Officer (ICCPO).
Under the reorganization, the newly formed division, “SOAN,” joins the existing divisions of the President, City, Rural, and Industrial Area, which were previously part of Islamabad Capital Police. Driven by the recommendation of the ICCPO, the Chief Commissioners office duly issued the official notification for the creation of the new division.
Notably, the Rural Division will now encompass police stations in Bani Gala, Shahzad Town, BharaKahu, Phulgran, and Nilore, while the City Zone will include stations in Ramanah, Shalimar, Margalla, Karachi Company, Secretariat, Aabpara, Kohsar, and Womens Police Station.
Similarly, the President Zone will consist of stations in Sumbal, Golra, Tarnol, and Sangjani. “SOAN” division will oversee police stations in Kanna, Korang, Karpah, Sahala, Humak, and LoiBher. Meanwhile, the Industrial Area Zone will be responsible for the Industrial Area Police Station, SabziMandi, Shams Colony, and Noon. ICCPO Khan said the establishment of the new division became imperative to accommodate the increasing number of police stations in the city.
The appointment of a dedicated Divisional Police Officer for the newly formed division is also expected. With this reorganization, the performance of the police stations is anticipated to witness improvement.
