DPO Swat Vows Zero Tolerance Against Police Links to Drug Trade

SWAT (Haroon Siraj)- District Police Officer (DPO) Swat, Nasir Mehmood, has declared a zero-tolerance policy against any police personnel found involved in drug trafficking or linked to narcotics networks.

Speaking to our correspondent at his office, DPO Nasir Mehmood stressed that robust internal surveillance measures have been put in place to identify and eliminate corruption within the police force.

“We will not tolerate any black sheep within our ranks,” he asserted. “Strict monitoring is underway, and anyone found guilty will face legal consequences without exception, he added.

To enhance public safely, the DPO revealed that police patrolling has been increased throughout the district. He reaffirmed Swat Police’s commitment and readiness to confront both criminal elements and militancy.

To combat crime from the grassroots level, local vigilance committees have been established under the jurisdiction of every police station. The DPO further directed all Station House Officers (SHOs) and Deputy Superintendents of Police (DSPs) to take decisive action against criminal elements in their respective areas.

The DPO said that security has been tightened at Swat’s entry and exit points through the establishment of special checkpoints. Moreover, Tourism Police Unit has been launched to ensure the safety and assistance of visitors to Swat’s popular tourist destinations.

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Reiterating the district’s current peaceful status, DPO Nasir Mehmood stated, “The law and order situation in Swat is under control. The region remains secure, and we are fully committed to maintaining its stability.”

He appealed to the public to cooperate with law enforcement agencies by staying vigilant and reporting any suspicious activity.

Community involvement is crucial to our mission. Together, we can ensure a safer, crime-free Swat,” he maintains.