Inspector General of Police (IGP) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Akhtar Hayat Khan has reiterated his commitment to providing all prevailing privileges to the police force with aim to bolstering the professionalism and welfare of police personnel in the merged tribal districts During a meeting with a representative delegation of police from the merged districts at the Central Police Office in Peshawar, IGP Akhtar Hayat Khan emphasized the importance of developing the police force, enhancing personnel welfare, and making employment more attractive. Key officials, including Additional Inspector General Headquarters Awal Khan, Capital City Police Officer Peshawar Syed Ashfaq Anwar, and AIG Amalgamated Districts Dr. Qureshi Khan, attended the meeting. The delegation raised various issues, including the need for specialized unit constables in CTD, FRP, Special Branch, and Elite Force to be allowed transfers and given stop pay due to non-attendance and other unavoidable reasons.

In response, IGP Akhtar Hayat Khan directed immediate implementation of these measures by the concerned police authorities. He also instructed regional and district police officers to ensure timely promotions according to existing rules and regulations. Additionally, the delegation urged the IGP to expedite the resolution of their cases pending with the provincial government, particularly in the fourth phase of impeachment. IGP Khan assured them that their demands would be addressed promptly. Highlighting the welfare of former levies and special officers martyred before the merger, IGP Khan mentioned that summaries for the recruitment of their children and those with less than ten years of service, who are ineligible for pension, have been sent to the government and are expected to be implemented soon. This proactive approach by IGP Akhtar Hayat Khan underscores the ongoing efforts to strengthen the police force in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and enhance the welfare of its personnel.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan