ABBOTTABAD: A major reshuffle in the administrative and police leadership of Hazara Division has brought changes to several key positions, with newly appointed officials assuming charge of their respective offices amid an administrative transition in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Sharukh Ali Khan (PAS, BS-19) has formally assumed charge as Commissioner Hazara Division, while Deputy Inspector General of Police Jahanzaib Nazir Khan has taken over as the 36th Regional Police Officer (RPO) Hazara.
At the district level, Hameedullah has assumed charge as Deputy Commissioner Abbottabad, replacing Capt. (R) Sarmad Saleem Akram, who has been transferred. Meanwhile, Muhammad Waqas Khan has assumed charge as District Police Officer (DPO) Mansehra, while Jameel-ur-Rehman has taken charge as DPO Kolai-Palas Kohistan.
In Haripur, Waseem Ahmed has been appointed Deputy Commissioner, replacing Islahuddin, while Taimoor Khan has been appointed District Police Officer, replacing Shafiullah.
Following their appointments, the officials have begun discharging their responsibilities in their respective jurisdictions, with a focus on administrative efficiency, maintenance of law and order and improved public service delivery.
Commissioner Hazara Sharukh Ali Khan has commenced his official duties, while DIG Hazara Jahanzaib Nazir Khan held an introductory meeting with regional office staff. During the meeting, he reviewed the responsibilities of different sections and directed officials to maintain discipline, integrity, transparency and professional efficiency.
Meanwhile, DPO Mansehra Muhammad Waqas Khan chaired a meeting with Superintendents of Police (SPs) and Deputy Superintendents of Police (DSPs), issuing instructions regarding crime control, maintenance of law and order, security of Chinese nationals, prevention of child abuse and improved public liaison.
The appointments come amid administrative changes in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa following the imposition of emergency in the province. The relevant official transfer and posting notifications would establish the full scope of the reshuffle and whether individual appointments were directly linked to the emergency.