Punjab Police helpline mechanism updated

LAHORE:Punjab Police has updated its 15 police emergency helpline mechanism by issuing e-tag to each call made.

Earlier after each 15 call, the citizen had to visit a nearby police station to lodge a complaint in writing. It was registered in Punjab Police Complaint Management Information System and an e-tag was issued to each complainant. Now the citizens will make a call at police helpline 15 and an e-tag will be issued to it.

The investigation officer will verify the complaint. If it was contrary to facts or bogus, it will be disposed off. Otherwise, after taking action on the e-tagged complaint, an FIR will be registered.

Over Rs1m released for police officials’ medical expenses

Inspector General Police Punjab Dr Usman Anwar has released more than Rs1,050,000 to the police employees of various districts for medical expenses.

According to the details, retired constable of Vehari Police Muhammad Azhar was given Rs5 lakh for the treatment of his wife's kidney. ASI Mazhar Hussain of Special Branch Multan was given Rs2 lakh for cancer treatment. Constable Sikandar Hayat of Sargodha was given Rs1 lakh for the treatment of head injury. Driver Constable Imran Sheikh of Attock was given one lakh rupees for the treatment of spinal cord. Retired Inspector Ghulam Sarwar of Sargodha was given Rs83,610 for tumour treatment. Constable Shafqatullah Khan of Okara was given Rs70,000 for the treatment of his son.

Dr Usman Anwar released the above funds after the scrutiny and approval of the Welfare Management Committee.