Drug enforcement and allegations involving political figures have intensified pressure on Peshawar CCPO Dr. Mian Saeed, according to sources cited in the report.
PESHAWAR:Â Pressure is reportedly mounting on the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government to remove Peshawar Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Dr. Mian Saeed after the police officer intensified action against major drug dealers and criminal elements in the city.
According to the report, Dr. Mian Saeed’s crackdown on prominent drug networks has prompted efforts to seek his removal. The developments have also raised concerns among some political figures and lawmakers who could potentially face legal action in connection with existing cases.
Earlier, some PTI Peshawar district office-bearers reportedly launched a social media campaign against the CCPO. A letter was subsequently sent to Chief Minister Sohail Afridi, raising allegations that Dr. Mian Saeed had exceeded his authority.
The report further states that several social media accounts have been used to run what it describes as an organized campaign against the police officer.
Dr. Mian Saeed’s campaign against criminal elements and alleged land-grabbing networks in Peshawar has also reportedly caused concern among some lawmakers, particularly those associated with Khyber district, according to the report.
The situation has intensified as police action against key drug networks has allegedly widened to individuals with political connections. At the same time, some lawmakers are reportedly concerned about possible arrests in previously registered cases if the provincial government were to change.
The report claims that PTI lawmakers have now openly joined calls against Dr. Mian Saeed and are putting pressure on the chief minister to remove him.
The allegations and claims regarding political involvement in criminal networks and pressure on the CCPO have not been independently verified in the material provided. The provincial government and the lawmakers named in the report would need to respond to the allegations for a complete account.
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