QUETTA: The Inspector General of Police, Balochistan, has said that Thana culture will be changed through public service and crime control.

Addressing a meeting with senior police officers through video link on Monday, IGP Mohammad Tahir Rai promised that the best service would be delivered at the police station level.

He said when people came to a police station they must be treated in a kind manner. He said that from now onwards FIRs would be registered immediately while investigation would be conducted on merit.

“Funds for investigation’s expenses have been provided to the investigating officers of all police stations at the police station level,” the IGP said.

“No burden will be placed on people and no money will be demanded from any party,” he added.

IGP vows to change thana culture

The IGP vowed that terrorism would be eradicated from the province. Strict action will be taken against terrorist organisations and their facilitators.

Peace established through the sacrifices of martyrs will be maintained at all costs and no one will be allowed to disturb this peace.

Mr Rai directed the officers to ensure that patrolling and blockade plan is fully implemented.

“SHOs will patrol at night. Attendance of all staff will be ensured at the police stations. Roll will be taken in the morning and evening,” he said.

The IGP said a special drive had been launched for the immediate arrest of notorious criminals and fugitive accused.

“The DIGs will supervise the drive themselves. All interim challan cases will be opened and the investigation will be completed and the complete challan will be submitted to the courts,” he said.

Habitual offenders should be mentioned in the challan so that courts did not grant them bail, he said, adding that in case of any emergency, the general public should call ‘15’ and for complaints or detailed complaints against the police ‘1715’.

Published in Dawn, December 22nd, 2021