Christian delegation led by former Federal Minister for Minority Affairs Dr. Paul Bhatti visited the Central Police Office, met with IG Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar.

 

A Christian delegation led by former Federal Minister for Minority Affairs Dr. Paul Bhatti visited the Central Police Office and met IG Punjab Dr Usman Anwar. The Christian delegation included Nadeem Daniel, Jararad Bhatti, Kamran Ejaz and Azeem Bhatti. IG Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar informed the Christian delegation about the ongoing measures for the protection and convenience of the minority citizens, especially the Christian citizens. IG Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar said that the protection of lives and properties of Christian citizens and religious places is the first priority of Punjab Police. For easy provision of policing services to all minority citizens, including Christians, Meesaq centers have been established in all districts of the province. Through these Meesaq Centers, Christian citizens are provided immediate service in case of any problem. Dr. Usman Anwar told the Christian delegation that foolproof security arrangements are made for churches in all districts including Lahore on Sunday. The Christian delegation was given a visit to the Central Police Office including martyr and Ghazi walls and other departments. Additional IG Punjab Sultan Ahmad Chaudhry, Additional IG Operations Shahzada Sultan, DIG Elite Sadiq Ali Dogar, DIG Operations Waqas Nazir, AIG Admin Amara Athar and other officers were also present on the spot.

 

After the meeting at the Central Police Office, IG Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar took the Christian delegation for visit of Meesaq Center Liberty, where the Christian delegation reviewed the provision of service delivery and working in the Meesaq Center. Dr. Paul Bhatti praised the recent initiatives taken by the Punjab Police to provide services to the minority citizens. Dr. Paul Bhatti said that for the protection of life and property of the Christian citizens, projects like the Meesaq Centers are worthy of praise, Christian citizens across the province are benefiting from these projects.

 

(Handout No. 840)

Syed Mubashar Hussain

Director Public Relations
Punjab Police

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