IGP KP directs RPOs for stringent security steps during Ramazan.

PESHAWAR: The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr. Sanaullah Abbasi Monday directed the Regional Police Officers (RPOs) for adopting stringent security measures during Ramazan as well as ensuring implementation of the government measures and SOPs for prevention of Covid-19 pandemic.

They were further directed to further expedite their efforts and improve better public service delivery as envisaged in the police reforms.

He issued these directives while presiding over a meeting with RPOs via video link to review law and order situation in the province.

Regional Police Officers (RPOs) gave detailed briefings to the IGP KP about the law and order in their respective regions. They informed the IGP KP about the steps taken to maintain law and order, countering terrorism and action taken under the National Action Plan (NAP) during the current year.

The IGP was informed that a total of 470 intelligence based operations were conducted in which 550 suspected terrorists were held and 2148 kg explosive material, 52 hand grenades, 30015 detonators, 3 SMGs, 3 RPGs, 15 pistols and 7225 rounds were recovered.

The IGP KP was informed that a result oriented campaign was launched against smuggling of narcotics and illegal weapons. Police recovered 40353.625 kg narcotics during the current year which included 8937.971 kg Charas, 291.657 kg Opium, 30980.653 kg Heroin, 143.347 kg Ice, 12559 bottles and 838 liters of Liquor.

The IGP was further informed that during this period 8072 accused were arrested involved in narcotics dealing. Similarly, the IGP was informed that a huge cache of arms and ammunition was also...