Punjab Police Ensures Security for Anti-Polio Vaccination Campaign

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Punjab Police has launched a massive security operation to protect polio vaccination teams administering drops to children under five across the province, including Lahore. The initiative comes as part of the third anti-polio vaccination campaign of 2025, which aims to inoculate millions of children against the debilitating disease. With over 18,000 officers and personnel deployed, the police have made comprehensive security arrangements to safeguard polio workers, including 457 inspectors, 1,013 sub-inspectors, 1,654 assistant sub-inspectors, and over 350 female constables. In Lahore alone, more than 1,500 officers and personnel are engaged in securing polio workers.

Key Takeaways:

  • Punjab Police deployed over 18,000 officers and personnel to ensure the security of polio vaccination teams across the province.
  • The security arrangements include 457 inspectors, 1,013 sub-inspectors, 1,654 assistant sub-inspectors, and more than 350 female constables.
  • In Lahore alone, over 1,500 officers and personnel are engaged in securing polio workers.
  • The police have mobilized vehicles and motorcycles for active patrolling in areas where the campaign was being conducted.
  • Regional Police Officers (RPO) and District Police Officers (DPO) have been instructed to personally monitor the security arrangements for polio teams.
  • Any negligence in protecting polio workers will not be tolerated, and immediate legal action will be taken in the event of any untoward incident.
  • The initiative is part of the third anti-polio vaccination campaign of 2025, which aims to inoculate millions of children against polio.

Statistics:

  • 18,000: Number of officers and personnel deployed by Punjab Police to ensure security for polio vaccination teams.
  • 457: Number of inspectors deployed for security arrangements across the province.
  • 1,013: Number of sub-inspectors deployed for security arrangements across the province.
  • 1,654: Number of assistant sub-inspectors deployed for security arrangements across the province.
  • 350+: Number of female constables actively participating in safeguarding the campaign.
  • 1,500+: Number of officers and personnel engaged in securing polio workers in Lahore.

Sources:

  • Punjab Police spokesperson, Inspector General (IG) of police, Dr Usman Anwar, quoted in the article.