KOHAT: District police officer (DPO), Kohat, Rai Mazhar Iqbal, on Monday directed police officers and personnel to further intensify the crackdown on criminal elements, proclaimed offenders and miscreants to ensure lasting peace and public safety across the district.

Chairing an important meeting, the DPO reviewed the overall law and order situation, crime prevention measures and ongoing actions against criminals in different parts of the district.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr Iqbal emphasised that all available resources should be utilised to maintain law and order, protect the lives and property of citizens, and curb criminal activities.

He instructed officers to accelerate operations against hardened criminals, proclaimed offenders and elements attempting to disturb peace.

The DPO directed police officials to keep a close watch on the activities of criminal elements in their respective jurisdictions, constitute special teams for the arrest of proclaimed offenders and conduct targeted operations at their hideouts.

He also ordered effective policing measures, including enhanced patrolling and checkpoints at public places, sensitive areas and key highways, to strengthen security and prevent crime.

Mr Iqbal said no one would be allowed to take the law into their own hands, disrupt peace or create fear among citizens, adding that strict legal action would be taken against all law violators without discrimination.

Published in Dawn, November 10th, 2026