Top cop assumes charge amid spike in crimes
After the lapse of several weeks and an alarming spike in street crime, the Islamabad police finally got a new police chief at the Central Police Office. Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi, recently appointed as the Inspector General (IG) of Islamabad, officially assumed his duties on Monday following his transfer from the Punjab government to the federal government three weeks ago. Upon taking charge, IG Rizvi identified three major challenges facing the Islamabad police, affecting their overall effectiveness. The first challenge highlighted was the rising incidents of street crimes, posing a significant hurdle for law enforcement. He emphasised the need to enhance patrol system efficiency rather than solely focusing on apprehending criminals. The second challenge addressed covert networks involved in theft, robbery, and street crimes. IG Rizvi introduced measures empowering investigating officers to apprehend culprits and recover stolen items, providing relief to citizens. The third challenge invo...