IG orders weapons handling course to ministerial staff, bans use of cell phones

KARACHI: The Inspector General of Sindh Police (IGP) has ordered a day-long weapons handling refresher course for ministerial staff posted at Central Police Office (CPO) which will be held at SSU Karachi. This came after Friday’s attack at Karachi Police Office (KPO) in which a civilian staffer also had lost his life.

Police Officers have been asked to nominate ministerial staff, preferably those who are already in possession  of arms licenses or intend to get one, to attend the weapons handling refresher course.

Meanwhile, Officials have imposed a ban on using smartphones by police personnel during the discharge of their official duties. The step was taken after several police officials were found busy using smartphones while they were on duty. 

MM News has learnt that the ban will be applied especially on those police officials or officers who will be on field security duty.

The order said that action will be taken against those cops who will be found using smartphones while performing their duties. The order has been issued after approval of the competent authority.