Minority delegation under the leadership of former provincial minister, Ejaz Alam Augustine, visited the Central Police Office.
Sargodha Police averted a tragedy by showing exemplary courage and bravery. Minority delegation
Political leadership and the Christian community should play a role in maintaining peace together with the police, IG Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar
Inspector General of Police Punjab, Dr. Usman Anwar, has said that Punjab Police has increased security measures for churches, sacred minority religious sites, and Christian communities across the province. Dr. Usman Anwar emphasized the need for political leadership and the Christian community to collaborate with the police for the maintenance of peace. IG Punjab also praised Sargodha Police for their timely and intelligent actions under the leadership of the RPO and DPO, which effectively controlled the most challenging situations, deserving commendation. IG Punjab expressed these views during a meeting with a delegation of the Minority leaders at the Central Police Office. Led by former provincial minister and assembly member Ejaz Alam Augustine, the Christian leaders visited the Central Police Office. Prominent religious and political leaders from the Christian community held a meeting with IG Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar at his office. Assembly members MPA Tariq Gill, MPA Shakeela Arthar, MPA Waseem Sindhu, Bishop Asif, and social activist Samson Bhatti were part of the delegation.
Minority delegation praised the performance of Punjab Police in saving Christian families and properties during the Sargodha incident. Christian leaders suggested forming interfaith committees at the provincial and district levels to prevent such incidents in the future. During the meeting, various issues were discussed, including the security of the Christian community, interfaith harmony, tolerance, and promotion of brotherhood. Additional IG Operations Shahzada Sultan, acting AIG Operations Rana Omar Farooq, and other officers were present at the occasion.
(Handout No. 530)
Syed Mubasher Hussain
Director Public Relations
Punjab Police
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