The army dictator Gen Musharraf’s regime is hailed for its new and liberal policies which it introduced, such as introducing private news channels and expanding the telecom sector in the country. Apart from this, he is also credited for introducing the Police Act 2001, which allows the police department to work more autonomously and independently as compared to the old system where police was subordinate to the district management officers.
The independence provided the police department sort of unlimited powers and for its revival and a new look, huge amount of funds were injected in the police department. Whether the administrative and the law and order situation have become better or worse, it still is in debate in many circles, but what has happened is that now there is no one to watch or monitor the police personnel. The huge amount of funds given to the police department is being illegally used by the police officers in charge. The concerned authorities should look into this matter and take stern action against such wrongdoers, so that the state money, which is for the people, should not be used illegally.
AZAD ASLAM
Quetta
Illegal use of police funds
