Chief Minister of Punjab, Maryam Nawaz Sharif, has approved 520 million PKR to strengthen the border and river check posts in various districts.
Police, PHP, and river check posts established in the provincial border areas are being further strengthened with the latest infrastructure. Dr. Usman Anwar.
A video link meeting was held under the chairmanship of IG Punjab, Dr. Usman Anwar, with the DPOs of Attock and Mianwali districts participating via video link.
Inspector General of Police Punjab, Dr. Usman Anwar, said that Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has approved 520 million PKR to strengthen the border and river check posts in various districts, Police, PHP, and river check posts established in the provincial border areas are being further reinforced. Dr. Usman Anwar said that the border posts have been equipped with night vision cameras, bulletproof Jackets, helmets, and modern weapons, along with all necessary logistics. The morale of the personnel stationed at these posts is high, and resources and facilities are being further increased. Dr. Usman Anwar remarked that the Punjab police's border posts are a strong defense against terrorism, smuggling, and criminal elements. The brave officers stationed at these posts are always ready and will continue to thwart the plans of terrorists and anti-social elements. These thoughts were expressed by IG Punjab, Dr. Usman Anwar, while giving instructions during the video link meeting. The meeting discussed the upgrade of provincial border check posts and the provision of modern resources.
IG Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar directed the personnel stationed at the border posts to carry out their duties with greater diligence. DIG Operations Waqas Nazir, DIG Special Protection Unit Muntazir Mehdi, and SSP Usman Bajwa were present at the meeting. DPO Attock Dr. Sardar Ghias Gul Khan and DPO Mianwali Akhtar Farooq participated via video link, along with the in-charges and staff of Chashma Check Post in Mianwali and Makhad Check Post in Attock. Both DPOs briefed on the professional matters and challenges faced at their respective border posts.
(Handout No. 924)
Syed Mubasher Hussain
Director Public Relations
Punjab Police
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