Reshuffle in Punjab police: Appointment and transfer of 8 superintendents

LAHORE: The Inspector General (IG) of Punjab police ordered the appointment and transfer of eight Superintendents of Police (SPs) in a significant reshuffling the police department on Friday.

SP Akhlaqullah Tarar formerly served as the SP of “Iqbal Town Operations” and was transferred to lead the Lahore headquarters. Meanwhile, Muhammad Salman Liaquat, who was SP of “Elite Headquarters” will replace Tarar in Iqbal Town Operations.

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Similarly, SP Ayaz Hussain from Gulgasht Multan was transferred as superintendent of the Model Town Investigation. Meanwhile, Saifullah from the

Similarly, SP Ayaz Hussain from Gulgasht Multan was transferred as superintendent of the Model Town Investigation. Meanwhile, Saifullah from the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) was appointed in SP Ayaz’s stead for Gulgasht Multan.

The former superintendent for “Investigation Model Town” Shahzad Rafiq was promoted to SP Investigation President Lahore.

Senior Traffic Officer Munir Ahmed from Rawalpindi was transferred as a Senior Traffic Officer in Lahore. While, the former Senior Traffic Officer from Lahore Muhammad Shahzad is now superintendent for traffic police in Lahore.

Lastly, superintendent Hafizabad Farooq Ahmed will take the position of SP Gujranwala.

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The reshuffle in the Punjab police was likely undertaken to raise the efficiency of law enforcement operations throughout the province. Such restructuring within law enforcement agencies is common and is done to ensure that officers are strategically placed in roles where their skills and expertise can best serve the department.

These changes may also have been made as a deliberate strategy to address particular challenges or areas requiring heightened attention, such as improving traffic management or bettering investigative capacities in specific regions.