MULTAN:Former City Police Officer (CPO) Multan Sadiq Ali Dogar received an international award for outstanding performance in crime prevention, following a reported reduction of over 70 per cent in crime during his tenure.
He was honoured with the ‘Leadership in the Prevention of Crime Award’ at the 2026 event of
the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), held in Orlando, Florida, United States.
Dogar described the recognition as a collective achievement of Multan Police, crediting the entire team’s dedication, hard work, professional competence and coordination for the success.
During his tenure, Multan Police took various measures to curb crime, including snatching, robbery and drug trafficking. These efforts reportedly led to a reduction of more than 70 per cent in the overall crime rate, alongside significant recoveries during police operations.
The police also continued efforts to protect citizens’ lives and property and maintain law and order in the city.
Dogar said the international recognition was a matter of pride for Multan Police and Punjab Police, reflecting the collective efforts of the force in preventing crime.