Rainfall in Various Areas of Punjab Including Lahore; Punjab Police Officers and Personnel remained on Alert
IG Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar directs police force to actively participate in relief operations
Supervisory police officers to personally monitor relief activities in rain-affected areas. IG Punjab
Inspector General of Police Punjab, Dr. Usman Anwar, has instructed police officers and personnel to remain on high alert and actively participate in relief activities during the ongoing rainfall in various areas of Punjab including Lahore. IG Punjab emphasized that police officers and officials should perform their duties with heightened vigilance in the rain-affected areas. Traffic wardens must ensure smooth flow of traffic on the roads, while supervisory police officers should personally monitor relief efforts in the affected regions.
IGP Punjab said that Punjab Police is in constant coordination with PDMA, district administration, and rescue agencies regarding rescue and relief operations. Control rooms of Punjab Police are also collecting detailed reports about rain-related damages. Dr. Usman Anwar added that police officers and personnel are assisting WASA and other relevant departments in draining rainwater from flooded roads, especially in Lahore. Police teams are also providing full support to rescue affected citizens in coordination with the concerned institutions. Dr. Usman Anwar further directed that, in view of more rain forecast, police officers and personnel must remain on high alert and respond immediately to any emergency situation.
(Handout No. 722)
Syed Mubasher Hussain
Director Public Relations
Punjab Police
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