Anwar Zada Gulyar
BAJAUR: Regional Police Officer (RPO) Malakand Zahid Nawaz Marwat has released the monthly performance report of Malakand Region Police, stating that crime rates have significantly declined due to intelligence-based operations, search and strike operations, and effective action against criminal elements under the National Action Plan.
According to a statement issued by the Malakand Region Police spokesperson, following the vision of Inspector General of Police Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Zulfiqar Hameed and directives of RPO Zahid Nawaz Marwat, police conducted successful operations across Swat, Battagram, Buner, Shangla, Lower Dir, Upper Dir, Bajaur, Lower Chitral and Upper Chitral.
During these operations, approximately 72 proclaimed offenders wanted in serious criminal cases were arrested, while 4,670 suspected individuals were questioned.
The report stated that police recovered 27 SMGs, 22 rifles, 60 shotguns, 465 pistols, 8,514 rounds of ammunition, 621 magazines and four daggers. In operations against drug trafficking, police seized approximately 280 kilograms of hashish, 1.629 kilograms of heroin, 5.1 kilograms of ice, 399 litres of liquor, 366 metres of safety fuse, six kilograms of explosive material and 66 sleepers.
Meanwhile, Lower Dir Police successfully traced a major robbery case and arrested the suspects, recovering Rs31 million, vehicles and weapons from their possession. In another significant development, Upper Dir Police resolved a longstanding dispute through a local jirga, transforming longstanding enmity into friendship.
To strengthen peace and security, the first-ever grand peace jirga at the Malakand Region level was organised under the leadership of RPO Zahid Nawaz Marwat. The gathering was attended by IGP Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Zulfiqar Hameed, IGFC North Rao Imran, Federal Minister for Kashmir Affairs Engineer Amir Muqam, Commissioner Malakand Division and representatives of various segments of society. Consultative meetings were also held with the business community, Swat Qaumi Jirga and journalist fraternity.
To facilitate the public, police facilitation centres have been established in various districts, providing services including police clearance certificates and driving licences. Police helpers have also been deployed in all districts for the first time to guide visitors and assist citizens. Furthermore, the establishment of police facilitation centres in every tehsil is planned. A Pink Button application has also been introduced to provide emergency police assistance to women, transgender persons and minority communities.
The report further highlighted that specialised training courses are being expanded to enhance the professional capabilities of police personnel, while modern weapons are being provided to strengthen their capacity to combat terrorism. Millions of rupees have also been distributed among police personnel under medical, marriage and other welfare schemes.
RPO Zahid Nawaz Marwat said that the families of martyred police personnel are an integral part of the police family and their sacrifices will never be forgotten. He directed all District Police Officers to intensify operations against drug dealers, criminals and anti-social elements.
He reiterated that protecting the lives and property of citizens and ensuring lasting peace across Malakand Division remain the top priorities of the police force.
