Times of Islamabad

Federal government proposed surprise name for the slot of IG Sindh Police

Federal government proposed surprise name for the slot of IG Sindh Police

ISLAMABAD – Federal government proposed surprise name for the slot of IGSindh Police.

The federal government on Wednesday has proposed another name, Dera GhaziKhan RPO Imran Ahmar, for the post of Sindh Inspector General of Police(IGP).

According to sources, provincial Governor Imran Ismail and Chief MinisterMurad Ali Shah will hold a meeting on the nominated name, and the matterwill be finalized after reaching a consensus.

The federal cabinet had earlier expressed strong reservations on theproposed names which included Mushtaq Mehar, Ghulam Qadir Thebo and KamranFazal. Ahmar was posted as the DG Khan RPO on July 2, 2019.

Meanwhile, the provincial government has decided not to raise the issue,terming it as an administrative matter.

The Constitution and law do no demand any counsel of the Governor on theremoval and appointment of an IG, and it has never been done before in anyother province.

Earlier today, Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan on Wednesday has met SindhInspector General Dr. Kaleem Imam and discussed law and order situation inthe province.