TAXILA: As many as 26 officials of Attock police got new pins after the departmental promotion committee approved their promotion.

At a ceremony held at the district police lines on Thursday, district Police officer (DPO) Dr Sardar Ghiyas Gul Khan along with SP investigation Jawaria Mohammad Jameel pinned new ranks to the officials.

Seven assistant sub-inspectors (ASI) were promoted to sub-inspectors (SI), 14 head constables to assistant sub-inspectors and five constables to head constables.

Speaking on this occasion, the DPO urged the officials to restore the grace of their uniform by dint of their conduct.

He said that due to utmost efforts of the IG Punjab police the process for promotion of around 2,000 police officers and personnel had been completed in accordance with their merit and seniority.

He appreciated the hard work of the policemen and said that each member of the force was a hero as they served the people despite various odds. The policemen have to perform duties in tough weather conditions and remain away from their home which is really appreciable.

Mr Khan said that departmental promotion as well as increase in rank actually led to an increase in responsibilities of police officials.

“So, you should all perform your responsibilities and duties associated with the new assignment with more diligence, dedication and commitment,” he added.

He hoped for their better output in future and urged them to work hard for protection of the lives and property of the masses by upholding merit and transparency in their professional work, especially investigation.

The SP investigation said the role of the supervisory officers was crucial in improving performance of the police force.

She directed them to perform their duty more diligently than before.

Published in Dawn, May 5th, 2023