Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s vision to ensure the protection of citizens’ lives and property on highways across Punjab
MoU signed between IG Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar and Additional IG Motorway Police for passengers’ safety and security
In line with the vision of Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif to ensure the safety of citizens’ lives and property on provincial highways, an agreement has been finalized between Punjab Police and National Highways & Motorway Police regarding joint checking for passengers’ safety and security. IG Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar and Additional IG National Highways & Motorway Police Saad Akhtar Bharwana signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) related to safety and security cooperation at Central Police Office Lahore. DIG R&D Fawad-ud-Din Qureshi, DIG Motorways Central Zone Imran Shahid, and AIG Admin & Security Dr. Asad Ijaz Malhi were also present on the occasion.
Spokesperson of Punjab Police stated that joint safety operations and a hotline between both forces have been activated. Joint checking of public service vehicles at specific points on the motorway has already begun since last night. During the process, data of drivers, conductors, and helpers is being collected, and unverified staff will not be allowed to enter the motorway. IG Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar said that real-time intelligence sharing has been initiated on national highways to prevent terrorism, smuggling, and movement of stolen vehicles. Both forces will further strengthen the security system through highway monitoring, data sharing, and the use of modern technology. Immediate alerts will be issued regarding suspicious individuals entering or moving on national highways, while a joint traffic management plan of both forces will remain active during fog and holiday seasons. In case of natural disasters or accidents on highways, Punjab Police and Motorway Police will conduct joint rescue and relief operations under an integrated system. As per the MoU, Punjab Police will also conduct patrols along with Motorway Police to ensure the protection of motorway fencing.
(Handout No. 1201)
Syed Mubasher Hussain
Director Public Relations
Punjab Police
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