Rs6.7 million released for 150 thalassemia-hit children

LAHORE: On behalf of Inspector General Police (IGP) Punjab Dr Usman Anwar, measures are being taken for the welfare of police employees’ children.

In this connection Rs6,750,000 were released for 150 children affected by thalassemia. Inspector General Police (IGP) Punjab Dr Usman Anwar on Sunday said that every child affected by thalassemia would get Rs45,000 per person. He said the amount was given for the children of police employees in the first quarter from January to March.

The committee under the chairmanship of additional IG Welfare Riyaz Nazir Gada, also approved payment of funds to three more children affected by thalassemia. It is worth mentioning that earlier, 147 children were being provided treatment support by the department. Meanwhile, Inspector General Police (IGP) Punjab Dr Usman Anwar approved release of funds on all the cases approved by the Welfare Management Committee.