SIALKOT: Rescue 1122 on Friday launched a dead body transfer service in Sialkot to facilitate bereaved families and provide them relief during difficult times.
Deputy Commissioner(DC) Sialkot,Awais Mushtaq inaugurated the service at Allama Iqbal Memorial Teaching Hospital.
According to Rescue 1122,the initiative has been launched in line with Punjab Chief Minister (CM)Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s vision through the efforts of Emergency Services Secretary Dr.Rizwan Naseer.
District Emergency Officer Engineer Naveed Iqbal, hospital officials, social worker Ashfaq Nazar and rescue personnel attended the inauguration ceremony.
Speaking on the occasion, the deputy commissioner said the service would provide much-needed assistance to bereaved families by facilitating the dignified transfer of deceased persons.
District Emergency Officer Naveed Iqbal said Rescue 1122 was committed to providing timely and dignified transfer facilities to bereaved families.