BUNER: A weeklong divisional sports gala began on Tuesday at the Swari college ground here. District nazim Dr Obaidullah Khan inaugurated the event at a ceremony.

District naib nazim Yousaf Ali, deputy commissioner Khawaja Mohammad Sikander Zeshan, DPO Mohammad Irshad Khan, elders, elected representatives, students and sportsmen participated in the event.

On the occasion, Dr Obaidullah said it was positive sign that the militancy-hit district was hosting a sports gala. He said restoration of peace in the district had given boost to trade activities. The district nazim said restoration of lasting peace was made possible because of sacrifices of security forces and people.

Sportsmen of all the seven districts of the Malakand division are participating in the sports gala featuring six popular games.

POLICE DARBAR: Police personnel not wearing helmet and jacket or found using mobiles, reading newspapers or gossiping during duty would be punished, warned district police officer Irsahd Khan while addressing a police darbar here.

He said police personnel were bound to be alert during duty hours so as to keep a vigilant eye on the movement of suspected elements. He said basic duty of personnel was to protect lives and properties of people, and warned that the negligent cops would face action.

The DPO directed the police force to develop close lesion with locals to maintain law and order in the district. He also directed for bringing positive change in their attitudes to improve good image of the force among the people.

Published in Dawn, August 31st, 2016

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