Pundari vows reform and issues stern warning to gun owners

PNG Steps Up Police Deployment as Leaders Move Against Lawlessness

Papua New Guinea will see closer cooperation between provincial governments and police authorities as efforts intensify to deal with law and order issues and the spread of illegal firearms, according to Police Minister Sir John Pundari.Police Minister Sir John Pundari.Sir John said recent talks with Highlands governors signalled a shift toward collective action, with leaders agreeing that security concerns must take precedence over political int…

Pundari vows reform and issues stern warning to gun owners

In his inaugural press conference as Police Minister, Sir John Pundari pledged a major focus on officer welfare while issuing a blunt "enough is enough" warning to those harboring illegal firearms. Flanked by Police Commissioner David Manning at the Stanley Hotel, the Minister addressed a range of pressing national security issues and outlined a strategic surge in manpower to combat escalating instability in Enga Province. To access this po…