LAHORE: Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry and Punjab Police would work hand-in-hand to facilitate the business community and further improvement in law and order situation in markets.

The decision was taken at a meeting between DIG Operations Muhammad Faisal Kamran and LCCI President Kashif Anwar at the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry. LCCI Senior Vice President Zafar Mahmood Chaudhry and Secretary General Shahid Khalil were also present.

LCCI President Kashif Anwar appraised the DIG Operations of the Lahore Chamber’s efforts for trade, industry and economy and gave suggestions for further improvement in law & order situation.

The DIG Operations welcomed Kashif Anwar’s suggestions saying that LCCI feedback is of utmost importance to further improve law and order situation in the markets. He said that with the support of LCCI, police verification of the workers will be done in factories and offices. He said that this pilot project would be started from Lahore and later it will be extended throughout Punjab.

LCCI President welcomed the project and assured all possible cooperation.

Kashif Anwar paid rich tributes to the police department and said that because of their presence, business community can do businesses with a peace of mind. He also stressed the need for strict against the drug dealers. He further stated that the sacrifices of the Punjab Police for the eradication of terrorism and crimes are highly valued by the business community. He expressed the hope that the Safe City project would improve further.

DIG Operations informed the President of Lahore Chamber that the crime rate in Lahore has come down to 30%, but the public is not aware of it. He said that efforts will be made to strengthen the relations with the public.

LCCI Chief said that 30% reduction in crime rate is good but these must be controlled with iron hands. He said that due to encroachments on both sides of the roads and professional beggars, traffic issues are arising which must be controlled.

The DIG Operations said that drug addiction has become a huge problem. Due to the easy availability of drugs, people are becoming addicted. A large number of drug addicts are present in large areas, markets and highways who are involved in criminal activities. He said that Lahore Chamber should identify the issues in this regard and police department would take prompt action. He said that operations will be conducted against drug peddlers and drug addicts in urban areas, markets and residential blocks.

The DIG Operations said that begging has also become a major issue and these people are also involved in criminal activities. This issue is also being tackled. He informed the LCCI President that he remains present in his office from 11 am to 1 am for public. People’s problems are solved immediately and no recommendation is required. He said that there is always room for improvement. In this regard, the suggestions of Lahore Chamber are very important for us.

DIG Operations along with President of Lahore Chamber Kashif Anwar also visited Police Service Center and One Window Operation.

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