RAWALPINDI, Feb 16 (APP):Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Operations Rawalpindi Malik Tariq Mehmood on Monday inaugurated the newly constructed Fatimah Zahra Rehabilitation Centre in Rajjar, established in collaboration between the Rawalpindi Police and Pakistan Sweet Homes, aimed at providing treatment to individuals struggling with drug addiction and mental health issues.
The inauguration was attended by Pakistan Sweet Homes Chairman Zamurrad Khan, SDPO Civil Lines, relevant station house officers and other police officials.
SSP Malik Tariq Mehmood said the centre would offer comprehensive medical treatment in a calm, home-like environment, helping addicts and patients with psychological disorders to rebuild their lives.
He emphasised that a healthy life was every individual’s right and a collective responsibility to enable. “Drug abuse destroys the happiness of both individuals and their families. The time has come to break free from its chains,” he said, adding that police and welfare organisations would work together to eradicate the social menace.
During his visit, the SSP also conducted a surprise inspection of Chakri Police Station, reviewing the front desk, records, lockups, cleanliness and other administrative matters.
He issued necessary security instructions to officers in view of the prevailing national situation and directed that citizens’ issues be addressed on a priority basis, stressing that no negligence in public service delivery would be tolerated and complaints must be resolved promptly.