Rawalpindi police to face terror cases if any under-trial prisoner escapes: CPO
RAWALPINDI: Police have decided to register cases under the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA) against responsible officials if an under-trial prisoner escapes from police custody. Proper handcuffs must be used and the practice of using ropes or iron chains while presenting accused persons before courts will not be allowed. Furthermore, no police official will be permitted to use a private car or…
RAWALPINDI: The police have announced that officials will face terror-related charges if any under-trial prisoner escapes from their custody. Accused persons must now be presented in court using proper handcuffs instead of ropes or iron chains. No police officer is allowed to use a private car or motorcycle when presenting suspects in court.
These new guidelines were outlined by City Police Officer Hassan Mushtaq Sukhera during a meeting at the Police Headquarters on Sunday. The meeting included SSPs, SPs, SDPOs, and police station chiefs, as well as in-charge officers for the Hawalat guards at Adiala, Bakshi Khana, tehsil, and district courts. The escape of under-trial prisoners was the main topic of discussion, with the CPO emphasizing a zero-tolerance policy for officers involved in corruption.
Immediate action will be taken on any complaints of corruption. Rawalpindi Police is committed to controlling crime and protecting citizens, and the CPO stated that all measures are being taken to ensure proper security and prevent illegal detention of individuals in police stations and lock-ups. The CPO also directed that no third person should be present during the interrogation of suspects.
The police are receiving technical and logistical support to prevent crimes and suppress criminal elements as part of an integrated strategy at various levels.
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