LAHORE:A meeting was held at the Central Police Office under the chairmanship of Inspector General of Police Punjab Abdul Kareem and Punjab Home Secretary Dr Ahmad Javed Qazi, in which progress on campaign for the evacuation of illegal foreign nationals residing across the province was reviewed.
Commissioners and deputy commissioners from across the province, including Lahore, CCPO Lahore, Additional IGs South Punjab, CTD, DIG SPU, RPOs and DPOs participated in the meeting via video link.
Addressing the meeting, IG Punjab and Secretary Home said that in view of the current border situation and security concerns, police and district administration should remain on high alert at every level. They directed that the process of evacuation of all illegal foreign nationals, including Afghans, be further accelerated.
IGP and Secretary Home clarified that police and district administration, under a mutually coordinated strategy, should ensure the immediate evacuation of all illegal foreign nationals from Punjab. Along with this, strict legal action will also be taken against those who provide shelter, employment, or business facilities to illegal residents.
It was directed in the meeting that illegal residents be shifted to holding points and that security arrangements remain on high alert during their temporary stay. Secretary Home directed Commissioners and DCs to ensure appropriate arrangements for transport, accommodation, and food for transfer to holding points.
