MUZAFFARGARH: District Police on Friday launched awareness seminars in educational institutions to educate female students and children about protection against harassment,violence and sexual abuse and ways to seek immediate police assistance.
According to a police spokesperson,District Police Officer (DPO) Syed Ghazanfar Ali Shah organized an awareness seminar at Sardar Koure Khan Public Girls School,Jatoi,in line with the vision of Punjab Chief Minister(CM),Maryam Nawaz Sharif and the directives of Inspector General of Police Punjab Abdul Kareem.
During the seminar,students were briefed on measures to protect themselves against harassment,violence and sexual abuse,besides procedures for seeking immediate police assistance through helpline 15,panic buttons installed at public intersections and Punjab Police digital applications.
The participants were also informed about the use of the Public Safety App,Punjab Police Pakistan App,Women Safety App and Hamara Pyara App to obtain prompt assistance in emergency situations.
DSP Jatoi Circle Hassan Tahir, SHO Jatoi Inspector Adeel Shahbaz, the in-charge of the Virtual Women Police Station and the school principal also attended the seminar.
The spokesperson said police were making all-out efforts to ensure the safety and protection of women,female students and children through awareness campaigns and effective response mechanisms.