A grand farewell darbar was arranged in the honour of Inspector General Zulfiqar Ahmad Cheema at Kherabad and Chakri. DIG Zubair Hashmi and DIG Muhammad Wisal Fakhar Sultan, SSP Farhan Baig, SSP Munir Masood Marth, SSP Abbas Ahsan, SP Khurram Shahzad SP Dr. Mian Saeed and large number of officers / officials of Motorway Zone were present on the occasion.
Before starting his formal address, Inspector General Zulfiqar Ahmad Cheema offered special prayer for the martyrs of Peshawar massacre and condemned the brutal incident. He said that officers of Motorway Police are known by their distinctive traits like; lawful earnings, honesty, courtesy, help to distress and equal application of law. “We will upheld the said standard at all cost” he added.
At this occasion, DIG Muhammad Wisal Fakhar Sultan said that IGP Zulfiqar Ahmad ideally ensured merit and transparency in every perspective of Motorway Police. He brought about extraordinary betterment and eliminated VIP culture, assured the rule of law practically and played a historical role for the welfare & betterment of the department. Recruitment of as many as 1000 officers, provision of 250 new patrolling mobiles and commencement of licensing system are the vital steps taken by Cheema, he stated. He said that the personality of the IGP Zulfiqar Ahmed Cheema is in himself an institution and it’s a matter of great honour and pride to serve under his command. The standard set by him would be maintained at all costs.
DIG Zubair Hashmi while paying great tribute to Zulfiaqar Cheema said that he had strengthened the department by providing new resources. He polished the basic traits, honesty, courtesy and help. He took many steps for the welfare of the force. He guided and encouraged us at every stage. He eliminated inner weakness of the department, listened criticism and did effective reforms and made the department to achieve high standard of performance. The DIG said that he treated his subordinates equally and if ever been harsh, that was only for the sake of the department. As a leader of high altitude, Cheema had mad Motorway Police a role model.
SSP Abbas Ahsan in his address said that IG Zulfiqar Ahmad Cheema has embossed basic values of NH&MP in the minds of the officers and guided all ranks of Motorway Police wherever needed. As a result each member of the force is performing duties enthusiastically without fear and favour.