“Protection of life and property of people of Punjab is my foremost responsibility,” said Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif while chairing a review meeting on matters related to law & order in the province. She added,”They will do whatever is needed to protect public life and property.”
Madam Chief Minister directed the authorities concerned to take Indiscriminate action against criminals and anti-social elements. She said,”Police should be able to take proactive action without waiting for a crime to be committed.” She added,”Attackers of police check posts should be given such a stern response that they do not dare to attack again.”
Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif said,”Police patrol should be arranged between police check posts.” She directed the police officers to ensure foolproof security on Eid Milad-ul-Nabi by visiting the scholars themselves.
Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif approved a proposal to increase number of provincial border posts, and directed the police authorities to immediately conduct special training of the police personnels posted at border posts. She also directed the relevant authorities to provide APC, bullet proof vehicles and bullet proof jackets to police personnels. She highlighted,”Strengthen and improve border security check posts besides restructuring and modernizing the Border Military Police.”
Madam Chief Minister directed the relevant authorities to install body cameras on police force on duty, and intensify the campaign to eliminate illegal arms from the province.
Madam Chief Minister was briefed by the authorities concerned,”A strict ban has been imposed on the use of social media and cameras by on-duty police personnels.” Madam Chief Minister also approved a grant of Rs 01 billion for the police force in the meeting.
Senior Provincial Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb, Information & Culture Minister Azma Zahid Bukhari and MPA Sania Ashiq attended the meeting. Brigadier (Rtd) Babar Alauddin, Chief Secretary, Home Secretary, IG Police, Additional IG and other police officers were also present.