KARACHI: Ghulam Nabi Memon, a grade 21 officer of the Police Service of Pakistan, has been reinstated as the Inspector General of Police Sindh for the second time, following approval from the federal government.
According to a notification issued by the Establishment Division on Sunday, Memon, currently serving as the Executive Director of State Life Insurance Corporation (SLIC), has been assigned the role of “Provincial Police Officer (PPO), Government of Sindh,” under Section 10 of the Civil Servants Act, 1973, with immediate effect and until further orders.
As per official communication, the current Sindh police chief, Riffat Mukhtar, has been transferred and instructed to report to the Establishment Division.
Last August, ahead of the February 8 general elections, Memon was replaced by Additional IG Mukhtar as Sindh’s inspector general of police by the federal government.
During his previous tenure, Memon implemented significant reforms within the police department through his effective policies.
Upon assuming the role of PPO, Memon implemented various initiatives, notably the restructuring of the police department to align with modern standards. This included the establishment of specialized units to combat violence against women, particularly addressing the issue of Karo-Kari.
To tackle the narcotics issue in the province, Memon established a vigilant team utilizing the services of the Special Branch Sindh, which conducted raids to curb drug trafficking.
Under his leadership, several police officers were apprehended, dismissed, or suspended for their connections with criminal elements during operations.
(Islamabad51_Newsdesk)
