IG Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar met with a delegation of scholars of Azadari Council Pakistan at the Central Police Office
Dr. Usman Anwar assured all possible cooperation to further improve the security of religious places, processions and gatherings.
The role of religious scholars notables in the promotion of tolerance and inter-religious harmony is commendable. IG Punjab
The whole nation appreciates the services and sacrifices of the Punjab Police to maintain law and order. Prof. Allama Zulfiqar Haider.
I am extremely grateful to all the scholars who are playing a role in promoting lasting peace. IG Punjab
Inspector General Police Punjab, Dr. Usman Anwar held a meeting with by a delegation of scholars of Azadari Council Pakistan at the Central Police Office. The delegation led by Professor Allama Zulfiqar Haider included Aamir Ali Khan, Shamsher Ali Khan, Allah Wasaya, Allama Syed Ishtiaq Kazmi, Asghar Bukhari among others.
During the meeting, the issues of mutual interest including security of Imambargahs, processions and Majalis were discussed. IG Punjab assured all possible cooperation to further improve the security of religious places, processions and Majalis.
IG Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar, while talking to the eminent scholars said that the role of the eminent scholars and Sheikhs of all sects in the promotion of religious tolerance and inter-religious harmony is commendable. He further said that the instructions have been issued to all DPOs to maintain close contact with local Ulemas.
The suggestions of Ulemas, Regional Peace Committees will be taken into consideration during security arrangements, Dr. Usman Anwar assured. All the eminent scholars in the delegation promised all possible cooperation for inter-Muslim unity and inter-ethnic harmony. Professor Allama Zulfiqar Haider said that the entire nation values the services and sacrifices of the Punjab Police to maintain peace and order.
Additional IG Operations Shahzada Sultan, DIG Operations Waqas Nazir and AIG Operations Asad Ejaz Malhi and other officers were present on the occasion.
(Handout No. 333)
Syed Mubashar Hussain
Director Public Relations
Punjab Police
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