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Big-belly police removed from operational duties

Dunya News

Punjab IGP Habib-ur-Rehman has issued orders of removing obese policemen from operational duties.

Talking to Dunya News, Inspector General Punjab Police Haji Habib-ur-Rehman said that enough time was given to pot-bellied police officials but none of them took exercise seriously.He said the officials having waist of more than 38 inches have been immediately removed from operational duties.Responding to a question regarding law and order situation in Punjab, Haji Habib said those found delivering sectarian speeches or supporting these acts would be dealt with iron hand.The Punjab IGP said that some politicians unnecessarily criticize police in TV talk shows for their vested interests.He urged them to understand the facts instead of irrelevant criticism over police.