KARACHI: Caretaker Sindh Chief Minister Justice (retd) Maqbool Baqar barred field police officers and commissioners for taking unauthorised leaves. According reports, ban has been placed on field police officers and commissioners for taking unauthorised leaves. Officers are directed to take prior approval through proper channel, before going to leave.

Sindh police has received significant directive from caretaker Chief Minister, marking first major order of its kind. As per police sources, these directives have been issued by caretaker Chief Minister and notification includes instructions for all Inspector Generals and Senior Superintendent of Police in Sindh.

Notification stated that officers will have to seek permission through proper channel, and leave or absenteeism without permission will not be tolerated, with disciplinary actions possible as per regulations.

Message also emphasises that officers should ensure their availability in their respective divisional or district headquarters. Inspector General Sindh has also received these directives.

Published in The Daily National Courier, August, 23 2023

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