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LAHORE, Jul 14 (APP):Inspector General of Police (IGP) Punjab Dr Usman Anwar instructed officials
to remain alert and actively participate in relief activities during the ongoing
rainfall in various areas of Punjab, including Lahore.
The IGP emphasised that officials should perform their duties with heightened vigilance
in the rain-affected areas. Traffic wardens must ensure smooth flow of traffic on roads,
while supervisory police officers should personally monitor relief efforts in
the affected regions.
Dr Usman said the Punjab police were in constant coordination with the PDMA, the district
administration and rescue agencies regarding rescue and relief operations.
Control rooms of Punjab Police are also collecting detailed reports about rain-related damages.
The IGP added that police officers and personnel are assisting WASA and other relevant departments in draining rainwater from flooded roads, especially in Lahore. Police teams are also providing full support to rescue affected citizens in coordination with the concerned institutions, he added.