RPO takes strict action against corrupt, inefficient police officials

FAISALABAD-  Regional Police Officer (RPO) Faisalabad Sohail Akhtar Sukhera held an orderly room at the Police Lines Complex, where show-cause notices issued to more than 100 police officers and personnel from across the region were taken up for hearing.

The RPO awarded various departmental punishments under the prescribed rules to officials found guilty of corruption, negligence, poor performance, misconduct, abuse of authority and violation of discipline. Constables Muzaffar Munir and Asif Shehzad Faisalabad district, were dismissed from service, while Inspector Samar Abbas of Jhang district was reverted to the rank of sub-inspector. Inspector Wasim Tariq of Faisalabad was awarded forfeiture of two years’ service, while Inspector Ashfaq Ahmad of Toba Tek Singh and Sub-Inspector Muhammad Ali of Jhang had one year each of service forfeited. Six months’ service was forfeited in the cases of Sub-Inspectors Hakim Ali and Zahid Mahmood, and Constables Taimur (860), Toba Tek Singh, and Usama Shafiq (95) and Shahzeb (339), Faisalabad.

Inspector Zeeshan Haider of Jhang was awarded stoppage of promotion for two years, while two increments of pay were withheld in the cases of 18 other police officials. Several officials were also awarded the punishment of censure. During the proceedings, show-cause notices against more than 60 police officers and personnel were disposed of and filed after due process.

Speaking on the occasion, RPO Sohail Akhtar Sukhera said there would be no room for corrupt, inefficient, undisciplined or abusive officials in the police force. He directed officials to correct their conduct and discharge their responsibilities strictly in accordance with law and departmental rules. RPO said accountability and merit were being further strengthened to improve discipline within the force and maintain public confidence in the police. Misuse of authority, negligence in duty and conduct detrimental to the reputation of the department would not be tolerated, he added. RPO Sohail Akhtar Sukhera said protection of life and property and service to the public remained the foremost priorities of the police.