Shahbaz Sharif, warning the policemen not to be negligent in their duty in providing security to the life and property of the people, declared that the police officers found involved in corruption would be sacked forthwith. Presiding over a high-profile meeting called for reviewing the law and order situation in Punjab he told this. Chief Secretary, Home Secretary, IG Police, Additional IG (Special Branch) and other officers attended this meeting. Punjab CM, Shahbaz Sharif said that the corrupt and inept policemen would not be tolerated in the department and a comprehensive system of accountability would be devised. He said that vehicles costing billions of rupees were provided to the police during the previous regime, but even then no improvement in their performance was perceived. He exhorted the police focusing on service to the people and removing the negative perception prevalent about them.