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Captain (Retired) Muhammad Sohail Chaudhry has formally taken charge as the new Inspector General (IG) of Islamabad Police, beginning his tenure with a focus on public safety, crime prevention, improved services and stronger accountability within the force.
A formal change-of-command ceremony was held to mark his assumption of office, where a police contingent presented the new IG with a guard of honour.
Following the ceremony, Sohail Chaudhry met police officers and received briefings covering professional and operational matters.
New IG Receives Operational Briefings
After taking charge, Sohail Chaudhry held introductory meetings with Islamabad Police officers.
He was briefed on professional and operational issues facing the force and also met staff at the Central Police Office to discuss various matters related to policing in the federal capital.
The meetings marked the beginning of his formal responsibilities as head of Islamabad Police.
Law and Order Among Top Priorities
Sohail Chaudhry said maintaining law and order and protecting citizens would remain among his highest priorities.
He also pledged to make police services more timely and effective for the public.
Public-facing police services are a major part of everyday interaction between citizens and law enforcement, making efficiency and accessibility important areas for the new administration.
Greater Focus on Crime Prevention
The new IG also called for stronger measures to prevent crime.
Rather than focusing solely on responding to incidents after they occur, crime prevention involves identifying risks, improving policing strategies and strengthening operational measures intended to reduce criminal activity.
The report does not provide details of specific new crime-prevention programmes, but Sohail Chaudhry included the issue among the priorities for Islamabad Police.
Traffic Management to Receive Attention
Traffic management is another area identified by the new police chief.
Sohail Chaudhry called for improvements in how traffic is managed across Islamabad.
The report does not specify individual traffic reforms or projects, but the inclusion of traffic management among his priorities signals that it will form part of the administration's operational focus.
Modern Technology in Policing
Technology is also expected to play a greater role.
Sohail Chaudhry called for increased use of modern technology in policing as part of efforts to improve the effectiveness of Islamabad Police.
Technology can support a range of police operations, although the report does not identify which specific systems or technologies the new IG intends to introduce or expand.
Further details will depend on future announcements from Islamabad Police.
Improving Public Services
Alongside operational policing, Sohail Chaudhry highlighted the need to improve services provided directly to citizens.
He said police services should become more timely and effective and called for broader improvements in public service delivery.
The new IG also said efforts would be made to strengthen public trust in Islamabad Police.
Building that trust is expected to form part of the administration's approach alongside crime prevention and operational reforms.
Accountability and Discipline Within the Force
Sohail Chaudhry also emphasised stronger accountability and discipline among police personnel.
These priorities place internal standards alongside public safety and service delivery as areas of focus under his leadership.
He also paid tribute to police personnel who lost their lives in the line of duty, saying the sacrifices of police martyrs would always be remembered.
New Leadership Begins at Islamabad Police
Sohail Chaudhry's assumption of office marks the start of a new leadership period for Islamabad Police.
His initial priorities cover several areas, including maintaining law and order, protecting citizens, preventing crime, managing traffic, improving public services, expanding the use of modern technology and strengthening internal accountability.
The next major development will be how these priorities are translated into specific policies and operational measures across the federal capital.
For now, the new IG has outlined the areas he wants Islamabad Police to focus on as he begins his tenure.
