Inspector General Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar visited Sargodha to inspect the incident site.

Inspector General Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar visited Sargodha to inspect the incident site.

Dr. Usman Anwar met with representatives of the District Peace Committee and the Christian community.

The timely response of Sargodha police prevented significant damage, said the IG Punjab.

All culprits will be given strict punishments, and concrete measures are being taken to prevent such incidents, said the IG Punjab.

Inspector General Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar visited Sargodha and examined the incident site along with local officers. Regional Police Officer (RPO) and District Police Officer (DPO) of Sargodha briefed on the incident details and informed about the measures taken to ensure law and order. IG Punjab met with officers deputed on security duty and praised the committed dutiful police personnel for putting their lives at risk to save the lives of citizens. Dr. Usman Anwar also met with representatives of the District Peace Committee and the Christian community, assured them of full cooperation from the police side. IG Punjab said that the timely response and action of Sargodha police prevented significant damage, the courageous young officers of Sargodha police  are a source of pride. IG Punjab further mentioned that the culprits involved in the tragic incident will face strict punishment, and concrete measures are being taken to prevent such incidents in the future.

While speaking with media representatives, IG Punjab emphasized that the respect for Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (peace be upon him) and the sanctity of the Holy Quran are fundamental aspects of our faith and are also enshrined in the law and no one is permitted to take matters into their own hands. IG Punjab reiterated that no one is authorized to take the law into their own hands, legal action will be taken against those responsible for violence. Furthermore, cases of disrespect of the Holy Quran have been ragistered and legal proceedings are underway. He mentioned that footages of the incident are available, and investigations will be carried out in light of the evidences, geo fencing and testimonies of the peace committee members and Justice will be served in accordance with the law and fairness. IG Punjab assured that no innocent person will be sent to jail, nor will any culprit be left unpunished. Moreover, legal action will be taken against the mastermind behind the incident.  While addressing media questions,  IG Punjab further said that the Punjab police has previously dealt with such incidents. He reassured that requirements of law and justice will be upheld and fulfilled. IG Punjab stated that the situation in Sargodha is completely peaceful, and urged the media to accurately reflect the ground realities in their reporting.