Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Delegates MPO Arrest and Detention Powers to Deputy Commissioners; Decision Expected to Accelerate Preventive Action at District Level
PESHAWAR: Deputy commissioners have been officially given powers of arrest and preventive detention under the Maintenance of Public Order (MPO) ordinance by the doctor of khyber Pakhtunkhwa province Faisal Karim Kundi.
A formal statement by Governor Faisal Karim Kundi said that giving powers to the Deputy Commissioners of KP directly is to ensure timely and effective preventive measures at the grass-roots district level.
Areas of Key Highlights from Governor Faisal Karim Kundi’s Decision on MPO PowersExpediting District Legal Actions: This will allow for speedy legal processing of MPO cases in the district level instead of 2025 notification where the powers were vested in the Additional Chief Secretary Home.
Simplifying Administration and Coordination: Governor Kundi said the shift will help to ease administrative delays and reaffirm the close coordination between the administration and law enforcement agencies. Strict Compliance and Public Safety: Emphasizing accountability, the Governor said that such powers shall be used “with great care and caution” adhering strictly to the Constitution and law, and warned of possible misuse.
He assured all deputy commissioners that he would keep them in his mind and get them to work in a responsible manner while maintaining close coordination with security agencies, stating that public peace, security and citizens’ protection is his top priority.