LAHORE: A walk under the theme of ‘Violence against women no more, never again’ was organised by the Punjab Police here on Sunday to create awareness among citizens.
The walk participants were told the Punjab Police were determined to prevent violence against women and protect their rights. The walk started from Liberty Roundabout, and IGP Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar and ASP Gulberg Syeda Shehrbano led the walk. Senior officers including DIG Operations Lahore Ali Nasir Rizvi, COO Safe Cities Authority Mustansar Feroze, CTO Lahore Amara Athar, SSP Operations, SPs, Supervisory officers of different divisions of Lahore, hundreds of male and female officials of all police units, a large number of students, famous personalities from various walks of life, civil society and citizens participated in the awareness walk. The participants carried banners and placards about protection of women rights and prevention of gender-based crimes.
The IGP, in a talk with the media, highlighted the steps taken by the Punjab Police f
or protection of women. He said that according to the vision of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, protection of women and elimination of gender-based crimes were the first priority of the Punjab Police. Dr. Usman Anwar said that violence, harassment or violation of rights of women would not be tolerated anymore. The doors of all police stations, service and protection centres and offices of Punjab were always open for women.
The IGP said that women could also seek help from the Punjab Police’s Women Safety App, 15 Emergency Number and 1787 Complaint Centre any time. Other officers of the Punjab Police also addressed the walk and highlighted the recent steps taken to protect the rights of women.