He vowed that the government would continue to provide required financial resources to the police and demonstrate strong political will to cope with terrorism and other crimes. He was addressing a ceremony held at District Police Headquarters -- Khairpur to pay tribute to 115 policemen who embraced martyrdom in line of duty during the last one decade, said an official statement issued here on Sunday.
The Sindh CM also presented shields and appreciation certificates to heirs of the martyred police officials. On the occasion, the Sindh CM joined the police officials and civil society organisations in candle light vigil organised to pay tribute to the martyred police officials.
The CM said modern training in skill of investigation has played pivotal role in increasing conviction rate by the court of law, adding that prosecution process is also being made more effective to deal with crimes.
He said brave and professional police officials deserved much appreciation and reward who had challenged terrorists and dacoits, adding that the Sindh government has recommended award for SSP Khairpur Pir Muhammad Shah who demonstrated strong courage and put his life at stake when he entered a premise inside Karachi airport when it was stormed by a group of suicide bomber about two years back.
The CM further said that 25 acres land has been allotted to develop a residential scheme for policemen, adding that all civic amenities would be provided and distribution of plots and houses would be ensured in a transparent manner.
Earlier, SSP Khairpur Pir Muhammad Shah in his welcome address, apprised the CM of the problems and difficulties being experienced by the District Police. He informed that 26 out of 66 police stations in the district are short of required personnel and 13 police stations have no mobile vehicles.
He informed that a policy of reward and punishment has been introduced under which brave and professional SHO would be rewarded for his performance every month.
On the occasion, a number of policemen were also given shield for their good performance.
The ceremony was attended among others by Divisional Commissioner Sukkur, Abbas Baloch, DIG Sukkur Azher Rasheed Khan, the Commandant Rangers Sukkur, Abdul Ghaffar, representatives of civil society organisations, notables and local PPP leaders.