Rs2.15m released for cops’ families’ treatment

LAHORE:Inspector General of Police (IGP) Punjab Dr Usman has released additional funds of Rs2.15 million for treatment of children of police employees.

According to details, Constable Khadim Hussain of Dera Ghazi Khan received Rs1 million for a bone-marrow operation of his 3-year-old son. ASI Agha Baqir of Rahim Yar Khan received Rs300,000 for heart surgery of his 5-year-old son. Driver constable Safdar Hussain received Rs250,000 for treatment of his 12-year-old daughter’s blood cancer.

Constable Muhammad Amanullah of Khushab received Rs250,000 for major surgery of his 5-year-old son. Constable Muhammad Abbas of Okara received Rs250,000 for treatment of his 4-year-old daughter Anaya Abbas’s blood cancer.

Family of Constable Shehbaz Mansoor (late) of Lahore Police received Rs100,000 for an eye operation of his son Arman Mansoor. The funds were issued after a meeting and scrutiny by the Medical Financial Assistance Committee. Earlier this year, more than Rs220 million has been provided for medical expenses for the children of police employees.

Key performance indicators of Police Dept reviewed

Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Bilal Siddique Kamyana presided over a meeting at his office to review Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to assess performance of the Police Department. Various wings of Lahore Police performance were evaluated. The meeting also underscored the enhancement of investigation standards, timely registration of FIRs and ensuring merit-based investigations to deliver justice. CCPO stressed the need for thorough investigations to prevent injustice against the innocent and as well as those criminals who escape from punishment. He issued directives for joint team operations.