IG Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar's Directive: Compensation Award Committee Meeting Held at Central Police Office
Under the guidance of Inspector General of Police Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar, a meeting of the Compensation Award Committee was held at the Central Police Office. During the meeting, IG Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar authorized the release of over 2 million rupees in funds for the medical treatment of police personnel injured in the line of duty. According to the details of the injured, Constable Muhammad Aslam of Kasur Police received 1.5 million rupees for medical expenses. Injured Constable Abdul Qadir of Lahore Police received 200,000 rupees for treatment. Injured Constable Muhammad Saleem of Kasur Police was granted 200,000 rupees for medical expenses. Injured Constable Usman Tariq Cheema of Sialkot Police was provided 150,000 rupees for treatment. These officers and personnel sustained severe injuries during various incidents while on duty. The committee, led by Additional IG Welfare and Finance Riaz Nazir Gara, reviewed and scrutinized the documentation of cases received from across the province. Based on this review, IG Punjab issued the directives for fund disbursement. IG Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar instructed that ongoing measures be taken to ensure the best health and welfare for injured police personnel, emphasizing that no effort should be spared in their swift recovery and optimal medical treatment.
(Handout No. 869)
Syed Mubasher Hussain
Director Public Relations
Punjab Police
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