PESHAWAR, Jan 20: The NWFP inspector general of police Muhammad Saeed Khan has said that good training played an important role in harnessing the professional acumen and efficiency of the force and urged the later to consider rigorous training as part of their career.

Addressing the trainee probationers patrolling officers classes of motorway police at the Police Training College, Hangu, on Sunday, the police chief said that no police officer could be judged simply from his good physique; training is a must. The IGP pointed out that a good police officer not only protects himself, but also others, from anti-social elements.

He reminded the under-training officers that the one year probation period will go a long way in their career and urged them to make learning a habit and work hard.

The police chief said that motorway police was famous for its integrity but it was a matter of great pride for him that they had come to PTC Hangu for training. This was ample proof of the quality of training being provided at the 67-year-old institution.

He also stressed upon the probationers that beside training they should concentrate on character building as well.

The IGP also visited the lower course class of the frontier police. He called upon the Jawans to take keen interest in its curricular activities. He also spoke on how to conduct a successful raid and disclosed that outstanding trainees would be rewarded.

Earlier, on arrival at the PTC Hangu a smart contingent of police presented a guard of honour to the police chief. The IGP took salute and inspected the guard of honour. Commandant PTC, Hangu, Sultan Hanif Orakzai and, SP Hangu, Muhammad Idress Khan, were also present at the occasion.

Our Hangu correspondent adds: The NWFP IGP Mohammad Saeed Khan has said that the campaign against proclaimed offenders will be accelerated to flush out anti-social elements from society.

The police would make all-out efforts to provide security to the people, he said. He was talking to district Nazim Pir Haider Ali Shah here on Saturday.

He directed the police officials to tighten the noose around the undesirable elements who were conspiring to disrupt peace in the district.

He said that the force was facing difficulties due to the shortage of manpower and equipment in dealing with the criminals. He said that the district needed two more police stations and about 100 more constables.