Inspector General Police (IGP) Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar has taken notice of an incident of the rape of a BSc student on the pretense of marriage in Muzaffargarh and directed the Dera Ghazi Khan regional police officer to submit a report on the incident. He directed DPO Muzaffargarh to form a special team for immediate arrest of the accused. He directed that all aspects of the incident should be investigated and the accused should be arrested as soon as possible and brought to justice. The IGP Punjab said that justice should be ensured to the victim student on priority basis.
Moreover, Inspector General of Police (IGP) Punjab Dr Usman Anwar has said that the future is IT based policing, Young officers should focus on modern policing skills & latest trends to improve public service delivery as well as to achieve progress in their professional careers. He expressed these views while talking to a delegation of Assistant Superintendents of Police (ASsP), who are currently under training as part of the 50th Common Training Program, at the Central Police Office, here on Wednesday.
The IGP said that free registration of crime, immediate solution to citizens complaints with effective investigation and open door policy should be the priority of all young officers. He advised young officers to embrace challenging postings early in their careers to gain practical experience in both rural and urban policing. Highlighting the importance of community policing and direct engagement with citizens, Dr. Usman instructed the young officers to prioritise welfare of the subordinate force.
The IGP guided them to approach policing as a noble profession, viewing it as a service and a form of public service opportunity rather than just a job. As per details, 12 under-training ASsP included in the 50th CTP paid a study visit to the Central Police Office.
The IGP Punjab and other police officers delivered lectures to the under-training officers.
