Lahore: Punjab Police has allocated more than Rs 1.6724 billion to support the welfare of its personnel and their families this year. The measures include educational scholarships, wedding gifts, medical treatments, and retirement grants.

According to Directorate General Public Relation – Govt of Punjab, the Punjab Police spokesperson detailed that Rs 502.3 million has been distributed as educational scholarships for the children of police staff. An amount of Rs 471.3 million was provided as wedding gifts for the daughters of police employees. Additionally, Rs 249.1 million supported medical treatment facilities, and Rs 248.8 million was given as retirement grants.

The spokesperson added that Rs 131.7 million was allocated as subsistence allowance to families of police personnel, while Rs 57.5 million covered funeral expenses. Immediate financial assistance of over Rs 11.3 million was also provided to police personnel.

Inspector General of Police Punjab Abdul Kareem emphasized the commitment to addressing the needs of police employees and their families through resources from the Police Welfare Fund and other sources.