Sindh Inspector General of Police AD Khawaja has instructed to compile a report on illegal appointments made in the police department across the province.
An official said on Wednesday that the directive to this effect had been issued to the DIGs of the police ranges and the district SSPs. The IGP also instructed that those below the level of sub-inspectors serving as station house officers (SHOs) be removed from their posts and charge be taken from them.
He stressed that every possible measures be taken for reforms in police as well as fostering good governance and accountability. Presiding over a meeting at the central police office, the IGP also reviewed projects pertaining to betterment and welfare of the police personnel. It was pointed out that a ceremony will be held soon in which compensation cheques would be presented to the heirs of martyrs of police department.
The IGP was also informed that the process of computerisation and automation of the criminals’ record management system was under way. However, the IGP sought a report in this regard within 15 days.
