LAHORE:Inspector General of Police (IGP) Abdul Kareem on Tuesday visited Sargodha, where he inaugurated newly constructed buildings of the Police Training School, Staff Hostel and Traffic Complex and directed police personnel to play their full role in implementing the provincial government’s Safe Punjab Vision.
A spokesperson for the Punjab Police said during the visit, the IGP was received by Regional Police Officer (RPO) Sohail Akhtar Sukhera and district police officers. He visited the martyrs’ memorial, laid a wreath and offered Fateha, while a police contingent presented him with a salute.
Chairing a meeting with police officers and personnel, Abdul Kareem said the Punjab government had provided the police with more resources than ever before. He directed officers and personnel to utilise these resources effectively and contribute fully to the implementation of the Safe Punjab Vision.
The IGP also distributed certificates and cash rewards among police personnel in recognition of their courage and bravery.
Inaugurating the newly constructed facilities, he said comprehensive measures had been taken to improve administrative and operational affairs with the special support of the Punjab government.
A crime review meeting was also held under his chairmanship, during which the prevailing crime situation was reviewed and the need for concrete measures to prevent criminal activities was emphasised.
Later, the IGP visited the residence of martyred Station House Officer Aamir Rizwan, met his bereaved family and offered prayers for the elevation of the martyr’s ranks.