BATTAGRAM: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa police chief Dr Sanaullah Abbasi has said a summary has been sent to the government for restoration of the Karakoram Patrolling Force (KPF).
During his visit to Battagram district on Saturday, the IGP stressed the need for provision of basic rights and delivery of justice to the public. “The elements trying to create law and order situation must be dealt with an iron hand,” he added.
He emphasised that making Pakistan a polio-free country was the police department’s duty, directing to put in place best security arrangement for the anti-polio campaigns.
Upon arrival at the Battagram police lines, Dr Abbasi received a guard of honour by a police contingent. He also planted a sapling on the premises.
He also held a meeting, which was attended by district police officers of Battagram, Torghar, Lower Kohistan, Kolai Palas, SP CTD Hazara and others.
The DPOs briefed the police chief about the law and order situation in their respective districts and the police preparedness.
Dr Abbasi told the police officers to treat the visitors to the police in a friendly manner.
He also stressed the need for providing foolproof security to the minorities and their worship places, and the local and foreign tourists.
He said more police stations would soon be established in Battagram.
Published in Dawn, January 24th, 2021
