Sohail Chaudhry assumes charge as Islamabad police chief
ISLAMABAD: Mohammad Sohail Chaudhry and Ali Wasim have assumed charge as the Islamabad Inspector General of Police and Deputy Inspector General of Police (Operations), respectively. Newly appointed IGP Chaudhry was welcomed by police officers and officials upon his arrival at the Central Police Office, where a formal change-of-command ceremony was also held on Tuesday. A police contingent…
Mohammad Sohail Chaudhry and Ali Wasim have taken up their new roles as Islamabad Inspector General of Police and Deputy Inspector General of Police (Operations) respectively. Chaudhry was warmly welcomed by police personnel upon arriving at the Central Police Office, where a formal handover ceremony took place on Tuesday. A police honor guard presented him with a salute during the ceremony.
Chaudhry began by holding introductory meetings with senior officers and receiving comprehensive briefings on various operational matters. He also visited the Martyrs’ Memorial to pay respects to the fallen officers of the Islamabad police force, laying a floral wreath and offering prayers for their commemoration. In outlining his priorities for the Islamabad police, Chaudhry emphasized maintaining law and order, protecting citizens, and ensuring timely and effective police services.
He stressed on the importance of merit-based appointments, transparency, and upholding the rule of law. Chaudhry promised to enhance the professional capabilities of Islamabad police, strengthen public trust, and improve traffic management and public facilities. New DIG Ali Wasim also formally assumed his duties and called for intensified field operations and enhanced citizen protection throughout the capital.
In his first operational meeting with the top Islamabad Police command, Wasim conducted an in-depth review of the city’s security situation and current crime trends. He engaged with field commanders and laid out a roadmap focused on accountability, efficient complaint handling, and unbiased law enforcement. Wasim emphasized that the law applies equally to everyone, warning that high-performing officers would be rewarded based on their performance while negligence or misconduct would face immediate disciplinary action.
He instructed circle and station officers to increase their field presence, streamline intelligence-led operations, and rebuild public trust through responsive and high-integrity policing.
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