KARACHI, Oct 29: Sindh IGP Jehangir Mirza has ordered closing down the driving license branch in Korangi. He issued directives for the closure of Korangi branch after it was observed that it had lost its utility as there was a very low turnout of citizens seeking licences at this office.

A notification to this effect has been issued directing DSP Nasim Ara Panhwar to report to the CCPO and other staff of the closed branch to DIG Traffic.

Besides, DSP Tariq Bajwa of DL Branch, Clifton has been assigned additional charge of SP Motor Vehicle Inspection/Driving License Branch.

The IGP also transferred DSP Traffic Zone-I Jahangir Ali to Driving License Branch Nazimabad from where DSP Shaheen Barlas has been transferred and ordered to report to the CCPO.

Meanwhile, Jehangir Mirza constituted a five-member committee for distribution of Rs3 million in a transparent way among police.

Sindh Governor Ishratul Ibad and Chief Minister Arbab Rahim had announced Rs2 million and Rs1 million respectively to reward police for maintaining peace during Ramazan and Eidul Fitr.

The committee consists of AIG Sindh, DIG Headquarters, DIG Operations, AIG Logistics and SSP Security, Special Branch, Sindh.

The committee would identify the police officials and functionaries from all the branches of Karachi police who performed well and make recommendations.

The chief minister had also announced Rs10 million for creating a revolving fund for the police. The IGP notified a committee consisting of CCPO Karachi and DIG Operations to submit comprehensive recommendations in this regard.—PPI