Major overhaul in Kasur police as child abuse cases continue

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has ordered a major overhaul in the local police set up in Kasur, as horrific cases of child sexual abuse continued to surface in the Punjab district.

In a tweet on Wednesday, Prime Minister Imran Khan said the District Police Officer (DPO), Kasur Abdul Ghafaar Qaisrani, and SHO in Kasur had been removed and that a major change in the local police ranks was on the cards, a day after three minor children missing for months were found raped and murdered.

The PM said that in relation to the Kasur incident, there will be accountability for all, adding that those who do not perform in the interest of the common man will be taken to task.

"On the Kasur incident: There will be accountability for all. Those who do not perform in the interest of the common man will be taken to task. Following actions have so far been taken by the Punjab police & the provincial govt: 1) DPO Kasur being removed," he tweeted.

In another tweet the PM said that the SP investigation has been proceeded against, adding that the DSP and SHO suspended.

The prime minister said that the formal probe has been ordered under the Additional Inspector General of Police.

Following the removal of the key policemen in the case, DSP Intelligence Lahore Shamsul Haq was appointed SDPO Chunian.

Meanwhile, SSP Zahid Nawaz Marwat has been appointed DPO Kasur, according to Punjab police spokesman.