CCPO warns against private jirgas at hotels, wedding halls

PESHAWAR
Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Dr Mian Saeed Ahmed has warned that private jirgas would not be allowed at hotels, wedding halls or any other venue in Peshawar, adding that the organisers would face legal action and the premises concerned would be sealed.
He issued the warning while chairing a performance review meeting at Malik Saad Shaheed Police Lines on Tuesday, where he reviewed crime prevention, law and order, police performance and progress on recently assigned tasks.
SSP Operations Farhan Khan, SSP Investigation Dr Mohammad Sami Malik, SP Rural Division, SDPOs, SHOs and investigation officers of the rural division attended the meeting.
The CCPO directed officers to intensify action against street criminals, criminal gangs, snatchers and other anti-social elements. He also ordered a zero-tolerance approach towards drug dealers, particularly those involved in the sale of ice, as well as loan sharks, gamblers and others involved in social vices.
He called for strict action against aerial firing and display of weapons at weddings and other celebrations, and directed police to ensure the arrest of proclaimed offenders and habitual criminals.
Dr Ahmed ordered enhanced snap-checking at crime hotspots and directed divisional SPs and SDPOs to personally supervise police patrolling.
He also instructed officers to give priority to complaints lodged by vulnerable, deserving and aggrieved citizens and ensure their prompt redressal.
The CCPO said protection of life and property and timely provision of justice were the top priorities of Peshawar Police. He added that officers and personnel demonstrating good performance would be encouraged, while negligence, dereliction of duty and misuse of authority would invite strict departmental action.