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. IG Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar 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 directed that CPOs, DPOs should go to the field themselves and review the rescue and relief activities. 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 and continuous rain, including Lahore
While rescuing and transporting injured citizens to hospitals as a result of various accidents due to rain.
(Handout No. 360)
Syed Mubashar Hussain
Director Public Relations
Punjab Police
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