Peshawar police ban private jirgas, vow to seal hotels and marriage halls

Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Peshawar Dr Mian Saeed Ahmed said legal proceedings would be initiated against those organising private jirgas, while hotels and marriage halls providing venues for such gatherings would also be sealed.

He made these remarks while chairing a meeting to review police performance, during which the overall law and order situation and efforts to curb crime in the city were discussed in detail. During the meeting, police officials were directed to intensify operations against street criminals and tighten the crackdown on drug dealers, snatchers and organised criminal groups.

Dr Mian Saeed Ahmed also ordered a zero-tolerance policy against aerial firing and the illegal display of weapons, directing officers to take indiscriminate action against individuals involved in anti-social activities. The CCPO said protecting the lives and property of citizens remained the police force's top priority, adding that timely delivery of justice on merit must be ensured at all costs.

He further stated that police officers and personnel demonstrating good performance would be encouraged and rewarded, while strict departmental action would be taken against those found negligent in their duties or abusing their authority. The meeting also directed Peshawar police to take effective and result-oriented measures to prevent crime and improve the overall law and order situation in the city.