IG Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar encouraged officers and Personnel Who Bravely Countered khawarji Terrorists
98 Officers and Personnel were rewarded with 19 Lakh 60 Thousand Rupees and Certificates of Appreciation. Punjab Police Spokesperson
Encouragement for the fearless and brave officers and personnel securing the country’s internal borders will continue, IG Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar
Inspector General of Police Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar has said that the encouragement for the fearless and brave officers and personnel safeguarding the country’s internal borders will continue. In line with this, cash rewards of 19 lakh 60 thousand rupees and certificates of appreciation have been approved for 98 officers and personnel who bravely and courageously confronted khawarji terrorists. These officers and personnel not only protected their check posts but also prevented potential harm to public lives and properties. Every soldier of the Punjab Police is a strong wall against terrorists, miscreants, and criminals. The bravery with which these officers and personnel thwarted the terrorists’ plans is commendable. Dr. Usman Anwar mentioned that the Punjab government has provided state-of-the-art weapons to the inter-provincial border posts. Dr. Usman Anwar added that Punjab Police has previously thwarted several attacks by khawarji terrorists.
Spokesperson of Punjab Police shared that the officers and personnel successfully thwarted three consecutive attacks by foreign terrorists. These khawarji terrorists launched attacks on the Likhani and Jhangi checkpoints on March 3, 7, and 8. Spokesperson further provided details that DSP Tunsa, Shahzad Faiz, has been awarded a letter of appreciation, while officers and personnel have been given a cash reward of 20,000 rupees each along with certificates of appreciation. The recipients of these rewards include 57 officers and personnel from Dera Ghazi Khan, 11 from Multan, 11 from Khanewal, and 5 from Gujarat. Additionally, 4 from Faisalabad, 2 from Muzaffargarh and Elite Police, and 1 from Rawalpindi, Sheikhupura, Nankana Sahib, Lodhran, Gujranwala, and Vehari are also included.
(Handout No. 306)
Syed Mubasher Hussain
Director Public Relations
Punjab Police
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