MAJOR DECISION IN PUNJAB POLICE: Officers Named in...

Summary

• LAHORE : In a major step towards internal accountability, the Inspector General of Punjab Police has reportedly issued a circular to all DIGs and DPOs across the province, directing immediate removal of police officials nominated in criminal cases from their field postings.
• Zero Tolerance Policy Sources in the Central Police Office (CPO) Lahore told Minute Mirror that this move is being seen as part of the ongoing drive to ensure internal accountability and transparency within the department.
• Background – Why This Matters: For years, one of the major complaints against Punjab Police has been that officials facing criminal cases, corruption inquiries or allegations of misconduct continue to hold powerful field postings like SHO, where they exercise immense discretionary powers including registration of FIRs, investigation and arrest.

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LAHORE : In a major step towards internal accountability, the Inspector General of Punjab Police has reportedly issued a circular to all DIGs and DPOs across the province, directing immediate removal of police officials nominated in criminal cases from their field postings.

According to sources, the directive specifically applies to officials serving as SHOs in the rank of Muharrar, Sub-Inspector and Inspector, who have been nominated in FIRs / criminal cases. They have been ordered to be removed from their posts with immediate effect.