Prime Minister Imran Khan, after consultation with Chief Minister PunjabUsman Buzdar, has approved the removal of Inspector General of Police (IGP)Shoaib Dastagir, sources informed *Geo News*.
The move comes after an alleged dispute between Dastagir and Lahore CapitalCity Police Officer (CCPO) Umar Sheikh.
According to the sources, Sheikh will continue to discharge his duties asCCPO.
Dastagir’s removal is the sixth time the post of IGP Punjab has seen areshuffling.
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The much-debated controvery came to a head on Tuesday with a meeting of thePolice Service of Pakistan Chapter where Sheikh offered to tender anunconditional apology to Dastagir.
Simultaneously, the issue landed in the office of Chief Minister PunjabUsman Buzdar, who assured the police that he will listen to both parties.
