By Syed Tauqeer Zaidi
DERA ISMAIL KHAN The district police officer of Dera Ismail Khan, Sajjad Ahmed Sahibzada, has directed officers to step up search operations and conclude targeted cases within set timelines, as part of efforts to strengthen security in Paharpur division.
The instructions were issued during a meeting of Paharpur division police officers chaired by the DPO in Dera Ismail Khan. The meeting was attended by SP Saddar Muhammad Nawab Khan, SP Paharpur Syed Asad Ali Shah, several station house officers, investigation in-charges, the incharge of the district special branch, Samiullah Sahi, and other officials.
Officers briefed the meeting on ongoing search operations and law enforcement actions being carried out across the division. Addressing participants, the DPO called for an intensified crackdown on criminal elements and their facilitators, stressing that action against miscreants should be expedited to maintain law and order.
He said delays in investigations would not be tolerated and urged officers to ensure timely results in priority cases. Reaffirming the police force’s resolve, Sahibzada said protecting the lives and property of citizens remained the top priority, adding that all available resources would be used to ensure peace and security in the area.
