1,800 Police Personnel Deployed For Security Of Polio Teams In Abbottabad
Abbottabad Police has deployed 1,800 police officers and personnel to provide security to polio teams during the ongoing anti-polio campaign in the district. According to police, these arrangements have been made under the directives of District Police Officer (DPO) Abbottabad, Haroon Rashid Khan, who has tasked police personnel to accompany polio workers in the field for their safety.
Additional contingents have been posted at sensitive areas, important locations, and entry/exit points. Checkpoints are also being set up for scrutiny of vehicles and individuals, while special teams are on high alert to identify and act against criminal elements during this time.
DPO Haroon Rashid Khan has instructed the deployed personnel to remain vigilant and perform their duties responsibly and professionally. The Abbottabad Police is also appealing to citizens to cooperate with polio teams and ensure their children receive anti-polio drops, contributing to the eradication of this crippling disease.