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PM Imran directs IG Punjab to ensure people’s security

LAHORE, JAN 15 (DNA) – Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday directed the Punjab inspector general of police to take all possible measures to ensure the security of the people.

Presiding over a meeting to review police’s performance and reforms, PM Imran Khan directed to resolve the public issue on merit. Strict action should be taken against those police personal who create hurdles in the provision of justice to the masses, he said, adding that no one is above the law.

Chairing a meeting on reforms and performance of Punjab Police here in Lahore, the Prime Minister stressed use of modern technology to control crimes.

Imran Khan emphasized on resolving the problems of citizens on merit and taking strict action against officials creating hurdles in the way to justice. He regretted that political appointments were made in police during previous tenures, which impacted the performance of the department.

He said no one was above the law and asked the police personnel to not to succumb to any political influence or pressure. He said the treatment of police on the basis of equality and law would lead to satisfaction of citizens and asked the IG Punjab to focus on improving the image of his department.

The Prime Minister said appointing honest officials at important positions had its impact reached till grassroots level and called for postings and transfers on the basis of merit only to ensure dispensation of justice. He said nabbing big criminals gave a warning to little offenders to refrain from indulging in crimes.

The IG Punjab Inam Ghani briefed the Prime Minister about the progress on reforms related to Punjab Police and informed him that proposals on financial autonomy of police stations and mechanism on reconciliatory council had been presented to the Chief Minister.

The Prime Minister expressed satisfaction over the performance of Chief Secretary Punjab and IG Punjab.

Earlier, Prime Minister Imran Khan had directed Chief Minister Punjab Usman Buzdar to expedite efforts to provide relief to the masses.

Upon arrival in Lahore on a day-long visit, CM Punjab Usman Buzdar had called on PM Imran Khan. The meeting discussed various matters related to development projects and the overall situation of the province. Buzdar had briefed the premier about the law and order situation of the province and development projects being carried out by the provincial government. =DNA

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