AIG Karachi orders strict security for anti-polio campaign

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AIG Karachi orders strict security for anti-polio campaign
KARACHI: A delegation comprising the members from United Nations Department for Safety and Security (UNDSS) and World Health Organization (WHO) called on AIG Karachi Ghulam Qadir Thebo at Central Police Office on Wednesday.

Delegation included Amado Caro of UNDSS, Sualeh Tamash, Team leader, and Mannas Baivatu Security Officer of WHO.

According to a press release, the security measures for three day anti polio campaign starting from September 1 in the city was discussed during the meeting. The meeting was attended by Zonal DIGs, District SSPs of Karachi and other senior police officers.

Thebo, on the occasion, directed the officers to maintain contact with health department on zonal level so that the security of staffers deputed on anti polio campaign could be ensured. He ordered to depute additional contingents for the security purpose of anti polio workers.

AIG instructed to depute police commandos in West zone for the security during anti polio campaign keeping in view the crime analysis of different police stations of district East, West and South zones.

He directed the officials concerned to ensure strict security of entry and exit points and to ensure strict picketing patrolling and snap checking in crime affected areas.