Inspector General of Police Punjab Abdul Kareem chaired a high-level meeting at the Central Police Office. The meeting reviewed in detail the security arrangements for Chinese experts and other foreign nationals, the repatriation process of illegally residing foreign nationals, including Afghan nationals, and the overall law and order situation across the province. AIG Operations Zahid Nawaz Marwat gave a comprehensive briefing on the relevant matters. IG Punjab Abdul Kareem directed that security be further enhanced at Chinese and other foreign consulates, as well as at the residences and workplaces of Chinese experts and foreign nationals. He emphasized that security arrangements during the movement of Chinese experts and other foreign nationals should be further strengthened to ensure their complete protection. He further directed that the security protocol for Chinese and other foreign nationals be reviewed in consultation with police officers, Special Branch, Counter Terrorism Department (CTD), and other security agencies to make it more effective.
IG Punjab also directed that the campaign for the repatriation of all illegally residing foreign nationals and migrants, including Afghan nationals, be accelerated. He instructed the Special Branch, CTD, and other security and intelligence agencies to ensure the timely identification of illegally residing foreign nationals through intelligence-based information. He further directed that intelligence-based search, sweep, and combing operations continue across the province, including inter-provincial border areas. IG Punjab Abdul Kareem also instructed officers and personnel deployed at inter-provincial border police check posts to remain on high alert while performing their duties. He directed that strict vigilance be maintained over the activities of Fitna Al-Khawarij, Fitna Al-Hindustan, and other anti-state elements to ensure the maintenance of law and order throughout the province.
(Daily Times)
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