Strict action will be taken delay in registration of FIR:  Rao Sardar Ali Khan

Lahore: Inspector General of Police Punjab Rao Sardar Ali Khan has said that delay in registration of FIR is not tolerated in any case, cases should be registered immediately on applications of citizens.

He said that strict action would be taken against those who delayed the registration of cases without any reason. Rao Sardar Ali Khan said that action should be taken on priority basis against the mafias occupying the property and lands of the citizens and strict legal action should be taken against such mafias and their facilitators. IG Punjab said that detailed reports of operations against criminals grabbing public and private property should be sent to the Central Police Office regularly.
IG Punjab directed that field and supervisory officers in all districts should hold regular open courts (Khuli Katchehry)at their offices or public places and senior citizens, disabled and women attending open courts should be heard on priority basis. Rao Sardar Ali Khan reiterated that police are a disciplined force so all officers and personnel must be punctual, adhere to SOPs issued in professional matters and take good care of discipline. He issued these instructions while listening to the problems of the citizens during a Khuli Katchehry held at Central Police Office today and giving orders to the officers for redressal. IG Punjab issued instructions to the concerned RPOs and DPOs for immediate redressal of citizen’s grievances. He said that doors of my office are open to all citizens and field officers should also perform their duties of service and protection of citizens under open door policy. Rao Sardar Ali Khan said that only by resolving problems of people can the police gain confidence of citizens. He said that supervisory officers should make surprise visits to review performance of subordinate staff and also take feedback from citizens visiting the police offices about the services.