Campaign for the evacuation of illegally residing foreign nationals continues,
So far, 9809 illegally residing individuals have been deported from across the province including Lahore, IG Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar
Punjab Police's campaign for the evacuation of illegally residing foreign nationals is ongoing, under which so far, 9809 illegally residing individuals have been deported from across the province including Lahore. IG Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar said that during the campaign, more than 10,357 illegally residing individuals have been shifted to holding centres, while 548 illegally residing individuals are currently present at holding points.
Punjab Police spokesperson said that 5 holding centres have been established in Lahore and 46 across the province. IG Punjab said that, like other countries, we are implementing the deportation policy in accordance with international laws. The federal government and intelligence agencies are monitoring the deportation campaign of illegally residing foreign nationals. We are ensuring the evacuation of all illegally residing citizens and security is on high alert. Human rights are being fully taken into consideration during the expulsion process. Dr. Usman Anwar, while directing CCPO Lahore, RPOs, and DPOs, said to expedite the process of expulsion of illegally residing foreign migrants. IG Punjab further said that identification of illegally residing foreign nationals is being carried out through Special Branch, CTD, security agencies, and intelligence-based information.
(Handout No. 393)
Syed Mubasher Hussain
Director Public Relations
Punjab Police
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