18,000 cops on polio workers’ security duties

LAHORE: Over 18,000 officers and personnel have been deployed on the security of polio workers across the province, including Lahore.

Across the province, 457 Inspectors, 1,013 SIs, 1,654 ASIs, and more than 350 Lady Police Constables are performing security duties in the polio campaign. In Lahore, more than 1,500 officers and personnel are carrying out security duties for polio workers. Police station motorcycles and vehicles are conducting effective patrolling in areas covered by the polio campaign. IG Punjab said that Dolphin, PRU, and police station teams must ensure effective patrolling in union councils where polio vaccination is being conducted. RPOs and DPOs should personally review the security arrangements for anti-polio teams. IG Punjab said that any negligence or carelessness in the protection of anti-polio workers and teams will not be tolerated under any circumstances. In case of any unfortunate incident, immediate legal action will be taken.