Pakistan, July 14 -- In a move aimed at getting rid of harmful health practices which also damage the police's reputation, Sindh Police have given a 10-day deadline to personnel to stop consuming gutka and mawa.

"It has come to light that a considerable number of police personnel are habitual users of gutka/mawa. The competent authority has taken serious note of this issue and expressed deep concern over the continued involvement of police officials in such harmful and unprofessional habits," read the letter addressed to Sindh IGP by AIG Imran Qureshi.

The letter stresses that such practices not only affected the personnel's health and efficiency but also tarnished the police's image.

Directing to prepare of a list of all police person...