RPO Zahid Nawaz Marwat Stresses Law and Order in Shangla

SHANGLA: Regional Police Officer Malakand Division Zahid Nawaz Marwat has said that protecting the lives and property of citizens, maintaining law and order, and upholding the rule of law are the police’s foremost responsibilities.

He made the remarks while addressing a high-level meeting of police officers in Shangla district yesterday.

The RPO directed that action be taken against criminals and anti-social elements without discrimination, and that public complaints be redressed promptly and on merit. He said security at sensitive sites, important installations and highways should be further strengthened. Negligence and carelessness in the performance of duties will not be tolerated under any circumstances.

He emphasised that police staff visiting police stations and offices should be treated with courtesy, respect and a professional attitude. According to him, the core duty of the police is to provide security to the public and to strengthen trust between the people and the police.

He also gave special importance to the welfare of police officers and personnel, and directed practical steps to resolve their problems and provide better facilities.

The meeting was attended by DPO Shangla Ikramullah, SSP Investigation, SP Headquarters, SDPOs and SHOs of various police stations. It reviewed the overall law and order situation in the district, crime prevention, professional performance of the police and the redressal of public complaints.

Earlier, Zahid Nawaz Marwat took part in a tree-planting campaign by planting a sapling in the premises of a police post at Shangla Top. He later visited Police Headquarters Alpuri and inspected ongoing construction and development works.

DPO Ikramullah briefed the RPO on project progress, construction quality and administrative matters. The RPO expressed satisfaction and praised the efforts of his team.

During the visit, the RPO also inspected the Police Facilitation Centre in Shangla and reviewed the services provided to citizens. He directed that services be delivered to visiting citizens promptly and to a good standard, and that unnecessary delays in resolving their problems be avoided.