Inspector General Punjab, Dr. Usman Anwar, visited the Chinese Consulate General Office in Lahore and conducted a meeting with Consul General Zhao Shiren.
Dr. Usman Anwar emphasized that the Special Protection Unit is diligently ensuring foolproof security arrangements for Chinese citizens across the province.
Dr. Usman Anwar highlighted that security measures for the residences, offices, and working sites of Chinese citizens have been further enhanced.
Inspector General of Police Punjab, Dr. Usman Anwar, paid a visit to the Chinese Consulate General Office where he met with Chinese Consul General Zhao Shiren. Accompanying IG Punjab were DIG Special Protection Unit Muntazer Mehdi, DIG Operations Lahore Faisal Kamran, and CTO Amara Athar. The meeting primarily focused on discussing security concerns regarding Chinese citizens, engineers, experts, and business delegations in Punjab.
Dr. Usman Anwar emphasized that the security of Chinese experts and citizens is of greatest importance for the department, reaffirming Punjab police's unwavering commitment to safeguarding them. He highlighted the vigilant stance of the Special Protection Unit (SPU) in ensuring the security of Chinese citizens and experts across the province. Furthermore, Dr. Usman Anwar underscored the enhanced security measures implemented for Chinese residents, including tightened patrolling by Punjab Police and the Punjab Highway Patrol team along the traffic routes frequented by Chinese citizens.
IG Punjab also noted the heightened security measures in place for the residences, offices, and working sites of Chinese citizens, emphasizing the concerted efforts to bolster their safety. Additionally, he acknowledged the invaluable support extended by China to Punjab Police in terms of information sharing, modern training, and capacity building.
In response, the Chinese Consul General expressed satisfaction with the security arrangements provided by the Punjab Police for Chinese experts and citizens involved in various projects, particularly the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). Consul General Zhao Shiren lauded the Punjab Police for their commendable efforts in ensuring the safety of Chinese citizens, underscoring the significance of their collaborative endeavors.
(Handout No. 529)
Syed Mubasher Hussain
Director Public Relations
Punjab Police
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