DIG Operations Holds Open Court, Orders Action on Complaints

DIG Operations Lahore Faisal Kamran held an open court, hearing complaints including alleged police mistreatment and a Rs 14.5 million plot fraud against an overseas Pakistani.
The DIG ordered the SHO Samanabad to arrest suspects within 24 hours and directed SHOs to act against loan sharks.
Lahore police arrested two men for harassing female students and nine suspects in separate cases of crimes against women and children.
A fraud suspect, Osman, died of cardiac arrest during treatment at Punjab Institute of Cardiology; a judicial inquiry has been ordered.

LAHORE: Deputy Inspector General of Operations Lahore Faisal Kamran held an open court at his office, where citizens presented their complaints directly and received on-the-spot orders.

A citizen alleged mistreatment by police personnel, including degrading treatment. The DIG took notice of the complaint at the open court.

An overseas Pakistani complained that despite paying Rs 14.5 million, he had not been given possession of his plot. The DIG ordered the SHO Shahdara Town to register a case in the light of the evidence.

A resident of Waziristan complained that the Kanji company had not paid his three months’ salary. Faisal Kamran directed the SHO Shafiqabad to ensure the citizen receives his wages.

On complaints of threats by loan sharks, the DIG ordered the SHOs of Tibbi City, Gujjarpura and Ghalib Market to take action.

The DIG said the police are alert to help every victim and that there is a zero-tolerance policy on harassment and social crimes. He said providing protection and legal guidance to the public is the duty of the police.

Faisal Kamran said he holds an open court at his office six days a week for direct hearing of citizens. On Sundays at 12 noon, he listens to citizens’ complaints and suggestions on Facebook Live.

Two Arrested for Harassing Female Students

Shad Bagh police arrested two suspects, Bilal and Arsalan, for harassing female students outside an educational institution.

According to the spokesperson of DIG Operations, when students stopped them from misbehaving, the suspects subjected the students to violence. The suspects also issued death threats to the school administration and students.

A case was registered on the complaint of the school administration and the suspects were arrested. Police operations are under way for the arrest of other suspects involved in the incident.

The DIG Operations said there is no place for bullying and hooliganism in Lahore. He said those harassing female students outside educational institutions will be dealt with strictly.

Nine Arrested in Crimes Against Women and Children

Lahore police arrested nine suspects wanted in nine cases of sexual crimes and violence against women and children.

New Anarkali police arrested Haseeb and Imran for abusing a child. Defence C police arrested Zawar Hussain for assaulting a girl. Shalimar police arrested Aamir Ali for torturing a mother and daughter.

Green Town police arrested Muhammad Nadeem for torturing his mother. Badami Bagh police arrested Wahid Ali for abusing his sister-in-law. Bata Pur police arrested Bilal for misbehaving with a woman.

Misri Shah police arrested Zubair Ghori for abusing a girl. Shad Bagh police arrested Azhar and Muhammad Kashif for misbehaving with women.

The DIG Operations said there is a zero-tolerance policy on crimes against women and children. He said the protection of women and children is among the priorities of Lahore police.

Weekly Orderly Room Held at Police Lines

DIG Operations Faisal Kamran issued orders at the weekly Orderly Room held at Police Lines Qila Gujjar Singh. Twenty-three officers and personnel appeared at the weekly Orderly Room.

The DIG announced decisions on the appeals of 18 personnel. He ordered re-inquiry and under-discussion proceedings on the appeals of five personnel.

Faisal Kamran said there is no place in the department for personnel involved in negligence and corruption. He said departmental accountability plays a key role in improving the performance of the force.

He said there will be zero tolerance on corruption and exceeding authority, with strict accountability. Those who exceed their authority are enemies of both the public and the police force, he added.

Fraud Suspect Dies of Cardiac Arrest in Hospital

A suspect, Osman, died of cardiac arrest during treatment at a hospital, the spokesperson of DIG Operations said.

South Cantt police had stopped Osman on suspicion. The suspect hid his real identity and presented himself as a government officer. In the absence of proof, police registered a case against him under sections 419 and 186 of the Pakistan Penal Code.

While the FIR was being completed, the suspect’s condition suddenly deteriorated. He was shifted through Rescue 1122 to the Punjab Institute of Cardiology, where doctors provided medical care for nearly 50 minutes.

The suspect died of cardiac arrest during treatment. A post-mortem will be conducted, the spokesperson said. The matter will also be sent for a judicial inquiry for transparency.

The DIG Operations ordered the SSP Operations to conduct a complete inquiry and present a report.