59 cops honoured

LAHORE: Inspector General Police Punjab Dr Usman Anwar has awarded cash prizes and certificates of appreciation to 59 officers and officials for their excellent performance at a ceremony organised at Central Police Office on Wednesday.

The officers from constable to inspector rank included 28 from Sialkot, 10 from Rawalpindi, four from Jhang, three each from Vehari and Multan, two each from Hafizabad, Khanewal, DG Khan and Chiniot and one from Mianwali. These brave officers and officials played a prominent role in ending organised crime, drug trafficking and providing best services to citizens.

IG Punjab directed that targeted operations should be conducted against the menace of drugs in the vicinity of educational institutions and hostels.

Additional IG Punjab Sultan Ahmad Ch, DIG Establishment II Zeeshan Asghar, AIG Discipline Shaista Nadeem, AIG Welfare Sajid Khokhar and AIG Admin Dr M Rizwan were also present.