The Inspector General Police NWFP, Muhammad Raffat Pasha has said that police and public co-operation is essential for eradication of crime and this mutual alliance can provide guarantee for a crime free and peaceful society.
He was addressing a cash award and certificate distribution ceremony held at CPO Peshawar on Tuesday, arranged in honour of Wapda employee and Bannu police jawans who through mutual co-operation and help aborted an attempt of sabotage activity by defusing timer fitted 10 rocket launchers.
The IGP informed that it was an undisputed fact that no police of the world can achieve the desired goals and results without active co-operation and help of the general public.
Raffat Pasha further pointed out that it is need of the hour to provide a clear message to the people through better policing and restore their confidence and enable them to play active role in prevention of crime.
He highly appreciated the spirit and timely co-operation of the Wapda employee Ijaz khan who informed the Bannu police through telephone about the presence of 10 rocket launchers which led to the timely defusing of them and averting a major catastrophe.
The IGP also showered praises on Bannu police who promptly responded to the call and aborted an attempt of sabotage.
The Provincial police chief also stressed the need for unearthing the real saboteurs and their nefarious designs behind the danger plan.
The IGP awarded Wapda employee a cash award of Rs 5000, Police Sub Inspector Said Nawaz, Bannu Rescue 15 Incharge Assistant Sub Inspector Mir Qasim khan, LHC Sarwar Khan no 975, Bomb Disposal Squad constable Gul Zamin and wireless operator constable Sultan Ayaz were awarded Rs4000 each and commendation certificates.