Officers' race and lobbying for the post of IG Sindh
If Azad Khan becomes IG, a tough competition is expected between Iqbal Dara and Sharjeel Kharal for the post of Additional IG Karachi.
Two more officers are also in the running for the post of IG Sindh, including Amir Sheikh, who is currently the Federal Ombudsman, while the name of DG FIA Riffat Mukhtar Raja is also being considered. However, the ruling party in Sindh is not showing any interest in the names of Abdul Khaliq Sheikh, Amir Sheikh and Riffat Mukhtar Raja and is giving importance to the names of Javed Odho and Azad Khan.
The activities of senior officers in the Sindh Police and the agitation of various lobbies make it clear that the appointment of the IG Sindh is a very important and complicated process. After the election of the new IG, there will also be tough competition for the posts of Additional IG Karachi and other senior officers. But the point is that the bride is the one who pays the price."
As the retirement of IG Sindh Ghulam Nabi Memon approaches next month, the race for top positions in Sindh Police is gaining momentum. Various groups and senior officers are working behind the scenes to bring their preferred candidates to the post of IG Sindh.
Written by Sameer Qureshi
Several officers have started making recommendations to bring their preferred candidate. According to sources, an influential lobby of the former retired IG is also active, which is active in bringing his close officer Abdul Khaliq Sheikh to the post of IG Sindh. Similarly, another lobby within the police department is trying to make Azad Khan the IG Sindh. In the current situation, the competition between Javed Odho and Azad Khan is almost equal and the support is on an almost 50-50 basis. If Javed Odho becomes IG Sindh, then Azad Khan will emerge as a strong candidate for Additional IG Karachi. However, if