DERA ISMAIL KHAN:Commissioner Dera Ismail Khan Division Zafarul Islam has directed the authorities concerned to take solid measures for ensuring effective security measures for 12th of Rabi’ul Awwal and upcoming anti-polio drive.
In this regard, he underlined the need for ensuring implementation of the National Action Plan in letter and spirit.
He also directed for intensifying crackdown against hoarders of sugar and fertilizer in order to extend relief to citizens.
He was presiding over a meeting which was attended by Deputy Commissioner Dera Ismail Khan, Tank, South Waziristan (Upper), District Police Officer Dera Ismail Khan, Department of Food, Agriculture, CTD, FIA, Cybercrime, Pakistan Army and other law enforcement agencies.
During the meeting, the officers of the relevant departments gave a briefing on the law and order situation in Dera Ismail Khan Division, arrangements for 12 Rabi Awwal, crackdown against sugar and fertilizer hoarders and the National Action Plan.
On this occasion, Commissioner Dera Ismail Khan Division Zafarul Islam said policy regarding hoarding should be pursued in accordance with the relevant law and data should be shared with higher authorities timely. The Commissioner further directed that action against non-customs vehicles should also be accelerated and more vehicles should be registered.
He said police’s patrolling should be increased in sensitive districts.
On this occasion, the cybercrime officials told the meeting that actions had been taken against illegal mobile SIMs.
The commissioner said the details of the said actions should be shared with the administration and directed them to ensure monitoring of social media more effectively by taking action against elements inciting hatred.
The meeting was also told that actions were being taken against smuggling of fertilizer and only registered dealers were ensuring its supply as per policy.