1,132 incidents of robbery, snatching reported in March
RAWALPINDI:
The street crime rate in Rawalpindi has drastically surged during the last month with more than 1,000 incidents reported during March. According to a report of crimes reported in Rawalpindi, as many as 1,132 incidents of robbery, burglary, snatching, and theft were reported in the city in March in which citizens were deprived of cash, jewellery, and other valuables.
Cars, motorcycles and mobile phones were particularly targeted by criminals. They snatched or stole 460 mobile phones. During the month 60 motor vehicles, 340 motorcycles and 10 rickshaws were reported stolen. The theft of autorickshaws has deprived these families of their source of livelihood. Amidst the city’s deteriorating crime situation, the citizens are concerned about losing their possessions and non-recovery of items even after cases have been registered. Rizwan, employed in a private company told The Express Tribune, that armed criminals sna
IGP’s order to remove SHOs with criminal record sows confusion
The IG gave guidelines to appoint competent and reputed police officers as SHOs
Punjab IGP Inam Ghani chairing a meeting. PHOTO: PUNJAB POLICE
RAWALPINDI:
The Punjab police top brass seems to be making and reversing decisions and in the process allowing themselves to become the subject of ridicule.
The issue started a few days ago when Punjab Police Inspector General Inam Ghani issued directions via video link in a Regional Police Officers (RPOs) conference for the removal of station house officers (SHOs) who have a criminal record or a poor reputation. On the occasion, the IG gave guidelines to appoint competent and reputed police officers as SHOs.