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Rs2.3 million released for cops, families treatment

By Our Correspondent
June 17, 2024
Inspector General of Police (IGP) Punjab Dr Usman Anwar addresses an event on January 5, 2024. — Facebook/Punjab Police Pakistan
Inspector General of Police (IGP) Punjab Dr Usman Anwar addresses an event on January 5, 2024. — Facebook/Punjab Police Pakistan

LAHORE: Inspector General of Punjab Police Dr Usman Anwar has released an additional Rs2.3 million for the health welfare of police employees and their families.

According to the details, Sub-Inspector Shoukat Ali, an MT Punjab driver, received Rs1 million for his wife's cancer treatment. Inspector Shahid Iqbal from Sargodha received Rs500,000 for the treatment of a firearm injury. Head Constable Zaheer Anjum's wife received Rs350,000 for cancer treatment. Retired DSP Muhammad Azmat Kamran Lodhi was granted Rs250,000 for liver treatment and Sub-Inspector Bashir Ahmad from the Special Branch received Rs200,000 for his wife's treatment. IG Punjab released these funds following scrutiny by the Welfare Branch. IG Punjab emphasized that the top priority is the health welfare of police employees and their families, and further support will continue.

IG Punjab instructed the Welfare Branch to ensure uninterrupted assistance for employees and their families suffering from severe illnesses, ensuring they receive all possible support for their treatment on time.