LAHORE: Maryam Nawaz Sharif, the chief minister of Punjab, has instructed the four weeks to improve the overall law and order situation, especially about crimes against children and women. If the situation does not improve, she has threatened to dismiss the involved officers.
The CM voiced concern about the law and order situation in Rawalpindi Division and instructed the police to step up their efforts to combat severe crimes, internal corruption, and unlawful gun possession.
During a special meeting on law and order, which was attended by district police officers (DPOs) and regional police officers (RPOs) via video link, she gave these directions. Every division and district received a thorough briefing on the state of law and order.
The chief minister was informed by IG Punjab on the state of security throughout the province, including the Multan incident and other major crimes.
The police were instructed by Maryam Nawaz Sharif to make sure that the prohibition on camera-equipped glasses and other surveillance equipment was strictly enforced. Additionally, she issued orders for recoveries and preventive measures against those who had illicit firearms.
Expressing dissatisfaction with traffic management, she directed the police to ensure action against overspeeding.
She also ordered an intensified anti-corruption campaign within the police department and strict action against personnel involved in corrupt practices.
The chief minister directed the police to prevent wheat smuggling from all districts, particularly areas along provincial borders. She instructed all RPOs to hold weekly meetings to review all categories of crime and submit performance reports of the relevant DPOs.
She ordered province-wide police patrolling to ensure a visible presence of law enforcement personnel and create a sense of fear of the law among criminals. She also directed police officers to personally visit the organizers of the Tableeghi Ijtima.
The chief minister praised the RMC police force for its effective performance during the proposed sit-in and paid tribute to police personnel who lost their lives while performing their duties. She directed the provision of lifetime salaries and financial packages for the families of martyred police officers.
Maryam Nawaz Sharif directed the police to ensure effective patrolling by the Dolphin Force in Lahore and provide it with motorcycles and other necessary facilities.
She said there would be no tolerance for the culture of hooliganism in Punjab and that those involved would not be spared. She ordered an intensified crackdown on narcotics and comprehensive measures to identify crime hotspots and dismantle criminal networks.
The chief minister also directed the authorities to continue capacity-building of the specialized RMC police force to effectively deal with crowds and maintain law and order.
The briefing stated that Punjab’s overall crime rate was still on the down, with notable drops seen in a number of districts and regions.
Lahore saw a 41% decrease in crime, while the Dera Ghazi Khan area saw a 16% decrease.