LAHORE, The Central Police Office echoed with plans for the impending evacuation of illegal foreign nationals from Punjab, as Inspector General Police Punjab, Dr. Usman Anwar, articulated a clear roadmap for the process.

According to the Punjab Police, Dr. Usman Anwar disclosed that the evacuation scheme has been cemented and will commence in a phased approach from November 3. The districts earmarked for this initiative encompass Rawalpindi, Sargodha, Gujranwala, Sheikhupura, Lahore, Faisalabad, Sahiwal, Multan, Bahawalpur, and Dera Ghazi Khan divisions. The Inspector General detailed that these foreign nationals, once identified, will be temporarily held at designated points, before being moved out of Punjab’s territorial boundaries. While the onus of ensuring essential amenities such as transportation, logistics, and food during this operation rests with the respective district administration, Dr. Anwar emphasized the importance of synergizing efforts for seamless coordination.

A significant part of his briefing centered around maintaining a high level of security vigilance during this evacuation. Dr. Anwar strongly advocated for the RPOs and DPOs to personally oversee this undertaking, ensuring the process remains calm and incident-free. In a virtual assembly that connected all RPOs, CPOs, and DPOs of the province, he further disseminated instructions on various professional aspects related to the evacuation.

Joining IG Punjab in this pivotal meeting were distinguished officers including Additional IG Investigation Muhammad Idrees Ahmed, DIG Operations Waqas Nazir, AIG Admin Amara Athar, among other senior police officials.