OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDE
LAHORE: Inspector General Police Punjab, Dr. Usman Anwar, commended former SSP Operations Lahore, Ali Raza, in a farewell meeting.
Dr. Anwar praised SSP Ali Raza for his diligent service and presented him with an honorary souvenir. He expressed his best wishes for SSP Ali Raza’s future endeavors. DIG Operations Lahore Faisal Kamran was present on the spot. SSP Ali Raza has been transferred from Punjab to a federal position.
Meanwhile, Inspector General of Police Punjab, Dr. Usman Anwar, has underscored the imperative for the Punjab Police to respond to unwarranted criticism by delivering exemplary performance and combating crime vigorously. Dr. Anwar emphasized that the Punjab Police’s dedication to public safety, often surpassing the call of duty, distinguishes it from other law enforcement agencies. He further highlighted the influx of highly educated individuals from diverse backgrounds into the police force, particularly noting the educational qualifications of Station House Officers (SHOs) across Punjab.
Dr. Usman Anwar made these remarks during a ceremony held at the Central Police Office, where certificates of appreciation and cash prizes were conferred upon officers and officials exhibiting outstanding performance. The ceremony honored teams from Multan, Gujranwala, and Gujarat district for their successful resolution of various serious crimes, including kidnappings, robberies, and murders.
Among the notable achievements acknowledged during the event, Inspector General Punjab commended SSP Operations Multan, Arslan Zahid, and his team for swiftly rescuing a kidnapped child and recovering stolen property valued at millions of rupees in Mumtazabad, Multan. DSP Javed Tahir Majeed and his team were recognized for seizing 143 kilograms of charas in Muzaffarabad, Multan, while Inspector Farhat Nawaz’s team was lauded for recovering a high-value stolen vehicle in Gakhar Mandi.
Inspector Mujahid Abbas and his team received accolades for apprehending dangerous suspects involved in multiple cases of robbery and dacoity, while Head Constable Majid Farzand was honored for leveraging modern technology to apprehend seven criminal gangs wanted in over a hundred criminal incidents.
The event also featured addresses by Additional IG Punjab, DIG Headquarters, SSP Operations Multan, and SP Investigation, acknowledging the collective efforts of the police force in combating crime and maintaining public safety.
Meanwhile, on the instructions of Inspector General Police Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar, Punjab Police is continuing crackdown to arrest the fugitives and proclaimed offenders residing abroad, in continuation of which, the accused who killed a transgender in Gujranwala and fled abroad, has been arrested and extradited back to Pakistan. Punjab Police and Interpol Islamabad conducted a joint operation and arrested the dangerous fugitive from Saudi Arabia and transferred him to Pakistan.
According to the details, accused Sufyan Ali killed Khawaja Sara Usman alias Piya in Kamonki in 2020. After the incident, the accused went into hiding and fled abroad. Special Operation Cell of Punjab Police, Gujranwala issued a Red Notice of the accused from Interpol. After the arrest, the accused was transferred to Pakistan in close coordination with the Saudi police. Police team arrested the accused from the airport, the total number of proclaimed offenders arrested from foreign countries this year has reached to 40.
IG Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar appreciated the RPO Gujranwala and the police team for arresting the dangerous proclaimed offender. IG Punjab directed that the legal proceedings against the accused should be completed soon and he should be brought to justice. IG Punjab directed the officers that coordination with Interpol, FIA, and other departments should be made more effective to arrest other dangerous wanted criminals and bring them back to the country to face appropriate punishments.
Meanwhile, inspector General Police Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar has taken notice of triple murder incident in Sargodha over a dispute in Chak No. 66 Adda area of Sargodha. IG Punjab sought the detailed report of the incident from RPO Sargodha. IG Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar directed DPO Sargodha to form a special team to arrest the accused. IGP instructed that the accused should be arrested and brought to justice. IG Punjab Dr Usman Anwar directed that justice should be ensured to the families of the victims on priority basis.
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