On the instructions of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, Punjab Police accelerate rescue and relief operations. Punjab Police have so far evacuated 348,907 flood-affected individuals and shifted 470,083 cattle worth millions of rupees from flood-hit areas to safe locations.
On the instructions of Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif, rescue and relief operations of Punjab Police in flood-affected areas are continuing at a rapid pace. Inspector General of Police Punjab, Dr. Usman Anwar, said that Safe City thermal imaging technology and drone cameras are being used to rescue people and livestock trapped in flood-affected areas. Punjab Police spokesperson while sharing details, said that so far Punjab Police have ensured the evacuation of 348,907 flood-affected people, including 136,540 men, 103,509 women, and 108,858 children. Moreover, 470,083 cattle worth millions of rupees have also been evacuated from flood-hit areas to safe places.
IG Punjab directed the police to remain on high alert in view of the flood situation in Shahdara, Multan, Kasur, Vehari, Lodhran, Mailsi, and other affected districts across the province, and to increase security, surveillance, and patrolling in the evacuated areas. He said Punjab Police, in the face of the recent extraordinary flood situation, are working shoulder-to-shoulder with other institutions for rescue, relief, and rehabilitation of the affected people. He paid tribute to the police officers and personnel who demonstrated extraordinary courage and bravery to save precious human lives. IG Punjab directed the concerned officers to ensure the provision of security, shelter, medicines, food, and all necessities of life in flood relief camps. Punjab Police spokesperson further stated that more than 16,000 officers and personnel of Punjab Police, 765 vehicles, and 40 boats are participating in the rescue and relief operations.
(Daily Notable)
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