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LAHORE, Dec 13 (APP):Punjab Police are continuing the province-wide evacuation of illegally residing foreign nationals, under which 31,377 Afghan nationals have so far been deported, while 203 individuals are currently housed at various holding centres.
According to a Punjab Police spokesperson, the deported individuals include 11,576 men, 6,679 women and 13,133 children. The spokesperson said that among those deported were 10,043 persons with residential proof, 11,067 Afghan Citizen Card holders and 10,267 illegally residing foreign nationals.
To ensure an organized and effective evacuation process, five holding centres have been established in Lahore, while a total of 46 holding centres are operational across the province.
Inspector General of Police (IGP) Punjab Dr Usman Anwar said that security remained on high alert throughout the province and that the evacuation of illegally residing individuals was being carried out in a phased and orderly manner. He added that Punjab Police were implementing the evacuation policy in accordance with international laws.
The IG added that human rights were being fully observed during the process and that all necessary arrangements had been made at holding centres to ensure dignified treatment and facilitation of those being evacuated.