RAWALPINDI: Regional Police Officer Rawalpindi Muhammad Ehsan Tufail has said that the primary duty of the police is to protect the citizens. The role of the business community in promoting economic activities is very important. We strive to control street crime, especially in the markets of the city, so that customers can shop with ease and comfort.
He was talking to the delegation of the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) here on Thursday. The delegation led by President Saboor Malik and among others, senior vice president Nosherwan Khalil Khan, Vice President Hamza Sarosh, former president Shahid Saleem, executive members Tahir Taj Bhatti, Nadeem Khokhar, and Chaudhary Akram were also present on the occasion.
RPO Ehsan Tufail said, Focal personnel will be deployed to solve problems connected to the business community. A database is being created on modern lines to control the crime. Everyone has to play their role in ending crime from society, its our collective responsibility, he added.
He assured the delegation that all cases will be brought to a logical end soon. Suggestions and identification of key locations for the installation, control room and improved connectivity of CCTV cameras will be implemented in markets, he further added.
Earlier, President RCCI Saboor Malik, gave a short over view of the Chamber current and upcoming events. He urged early completion of Safe City project and assured full cooperation from the business community.
He said that Alternate Dispute Resolution Committee (ADRC) be brought under a legal framework. The Chamber Police Liaison Committee will reduce the burden of FIRs. He also invited the RPO to come to the chamber. He said that the police would be fully cooperated to eliminate crime in the city and useful suggestions will also be given.
