RAWALPINDI — Police authorities in Rawalpindi Division have been ordered to further strengthen security measures for Chinese nationals, China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) projects, and other vital installations through daily security audits and intelligence-driven actions.
The directives were issued by Regional Police Officer (RPO) Babar Sarfraz Alpa during a monthly review meeting of the Regional Police Coordination Committee, where the overall law and order situation, crime prevention strategies, and inter-district coordination were thoroughly assessed.
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Strategic Directives & Operational Focus
Senior officers, including City Police Officer (CPO) Hassan Mushtaq Sukhera, SP Safe City Authority, Chief Traffic Officer Farhan Aslam, and SP Security Saleem Khattak, attended the high-level meeting.
RPO Alpa stressed the importance of modernising policing practices across all districts by adopting technology-driven monitoring, enhancing coordination between departments, and ensuring swift case disposal.
- Foreign Personnel Protection: Strict enforcement of standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the protection of foreign experts working on CPEC and other development projects.
- Upcoming Security Deployment: Comprehensive arrangements for Chehlum processions, religious majalis, and the upcoming Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Legislative Assembly elections on August 2.
- Border Checkpoint Oversight: Intensified combing operations, intelligence-led actions, and round-the-clock snap checks at inter-provincial and riverine check posts.
Digital Surveillance & Institutional Enforcement
The RPO directed station house officers and supervisory staff to strictly monitor transient populations using digital verification systems while fast-tracking investigations, especially those involving women and children.
| Operational Priority | Enforced Strategy & Software Tools | Target Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Population Monitoring | Hotel Eye and Travel Eye software integration | Tracking suspect movements in transit hubs and accommodations. |
| Illegal Residency & Tenancy | Crackdown under Punjab Information of Tenants Act | Verifying tenant details and apprehending unregistered occupants. |
| Investigation Quality | Case monitoring by supervisory officers | Speedy resolution of cases, tracing absconders, and securing convictions. |
| Protection of Vulnerable Groups | Dedicated oversight on crimes against women/children | Fast-tracking investigations and court challans. |
“Policing must be upgraded in line with modern requirements through seamless communication across all districts and specialized units. The Coordination Committee has significantly enhanced institutional synergy.”
— Babar Sarfraz Alpa, Regional Police Officer Rawalpindi
