Kohat Police Step Up Public Outreach, Launch Helmet Safety Campaign
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(28 September, 2026) District Police Officer (DPO) Kohat, SSP Rai Mazhar Iqbal, has intensified public outreach and road safety initiatives by holding daily open courts at his office and launching a district-wide awareness campaign on traffic rules and helmet use.
According to APP's local correspondent, the daily Khuli Katchery provides citizens with direct access to the district police chief to present complaints and grievances. During these sessions, SSP Rai Mazhar Iqbal listens to public concerns and issues on-the-spot directives to relevant police officers for their prompt resolution. He encouraged citizens to approach his office without hesitation, emphasizing strong police-public relations as essential for maintaining peace and ensuring timely justice.
Meanwhile, Kohat Traffic Police, following the DPO's special directives, launched an awareness campaign to promote compliance with traffic laws and mandatory helmet use. Supervised by DSP Traffic Shaukat Hayat, Traffic Warden Incharge Arab Jan, and other traffic personnel, the campaign covered major roads and key intersections across the district. Motorcyclists were informed about the significance of wearing helmets in mitigating the risk of severe injuries from road accidents. Free helmets were also distributed to riders. Traffic authorities urged citizens to abide by traffic laws, ensure both riders and pillion passengers wear helmets, and cooperate with police for safer travel on the roads.