The officers and jawans of the Punjab police took the lead in relief activities to help the citizens affected by heavy rains in different areas of Punjab.
IG Punjab Dr Usman Anwar directed the CPOs, DPOs to monitor the relief activities in the rain affected areas themselves. He said that Punjab police is in constant contact with PDMA regarding rescue and relief activities.
The details of rain damage are also being obtained from the control rooms of Punjab police.
IG Punjab said that in view of the possibility of more rains, police officers and personnel should be on high alert and respond immediately in case of accidents. IG Punjab also said that the police officers and officials are helping Wasa and other departments in draining water from roads affected by heavy rain. They are also rescuing and transporting injured citizens to hospitals as a result of various accidents due to rain. Inspector General Police Punjab Dr Usman Anwar visited the residence of injured DPO Mianwali Mati Ullah Khan on Monday and inquired about his health.
IG Punjab said that dutiful officers and officials like Mati Ullah Khan are the heroes of the police department.
No effort will be spared for the treatment and rehabilitation of these Ghazis. Mati Ullah Khan was undergoing treatment at a local hospital in Lahore where he underwent a head surgery.
Last month, Khan was seriously injured in an attack by miscreants during his duty.
He had received serious head injuries but he continued performing his duty. As his condition worsened, he was shifted to a private hospital in Lahore where a successful operation was performed.
Inspector General Police Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar continues to encourage officers and personnel for showing good performance by awarding rewards.
