Once again a race for the prime post of the Punjab Police has started, as Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif does not seem happy with the performance and attitude of Inspector General of Police (IGP) Javed Iqbal, Pakistan Today has learnt.
Only one name of Punjab Constabulary Commandment Additional IG Haji Habibur Rehman appears suitable to the political set up in Punjab and sources confirm he might be appointed the IGP within a couple of weeks.
According to policemen, Javed Iqbal is an honest person, who is not interested in fulfilling the political agenda of the present government. They said that Iqbal was a bit unacceptable for the Sharifs when most politicians try to use police for political ends. According to sources, Shahbaz is unhappy with Iqbal, as he did not seem interested in bowing to different political personalities of Punjab and usually treats politicians of all political parties equally, which is a bit scary for the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) top brass.
According to sources, most officers are taking Rehman’s name in front of the IGP as well while he is also trying hard to gain the most lucrative post of the Punjab Police. But the IGP did not seem bothered about efforts of Rehman and never commented on this issue. He was never found shaken or fearing his removal from the IGP’s post, sources said.
Rumours about removal of Iqbal are circulating in police circles since he assumed charge of his duties as IGP. According to sources, Iqbal did not like involvement of politicians in transfers and postings of policemen, which could also be considered as a negative act on his part. According to sources, the IGP was also not satisfied with posting of Lahore CCPO Ahmed Raza Tahir and DIG Investigations Amir Ali Malik but the CCPO has close links with the Sharifs and has a reputation of being the most favourite officer of the CM among officers of both Lahore and Punjab Police. Punjab Police Spokesperson Nabeela expressed her ignorance about the issue.
Mr. Javed Iqbal is an honest and conscientious police officer and gentleman. To him black will always be black and white will always be white. His 30 odd years of service in Sindh is a testament to that. It is good men like him which keep this country in order. God bless him and keep him away from harms way. Ameen.
I totally agree with you testimony posted by the gentleman. Javed sb is the best officer Police service of Pakistan has witnessed. Unfortunately these days working on merit and in the line of duty is considered a demerit in Pakistan. May Allah almighty bless Pakistan.
down with the cronies OF this country, we salute Javed sb, keep it up….
We salute you Sir for you being dedicated and free from biases of any sort ….. We are proud of Sir …We need a few more Javed Iqbals in PSPship ….
NO DOUBT!! Mr Javed Iqbal is an honest officer. Great show of personality by not bowing down to these corrupt policitians like every other officer in pakistan does.
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