QUETTA: The Balochistan inspector general of police (IGP), Moazzam Jah Ansari, has said that strict security measures are being taken to ensure safety and security of all development projects initiated by the UN and its affiliated organisations in Balochistan.

The Unicef principal security coordinator, Paul Farrell, and his delegation visited the IG office to discuss the safety and security of UN’s development projects.

IGP Ansari informed the UN team that Balochistan police were taking robust action in relation to polio eradication efforts.

“In anti-polio vaccination campaigns, police personnel are tasked with safeguarding polio workers to ensure maximum children are administered polio drops,” he said.

IGP Ansari added that Balochistan police were on the frontline role in securing and protecting polio workers across the province during polio vaccination campaigns.

Mr Ansari highlighted the establishment of a modern Women and Juvenile Facilitation Centre in collaboration with United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime.

This centre provides facilities, particularly to women and children, who may not be able to voice their concerns at police stations. They can file complaints and receive preliminary assistance at this centre, he said.

The IGP also took the Unicef team on a tour of the museum and library at the IGP office, where they were briefed on historical artifacts displayed in the museum.

The Unicef team appreciated efforts of Balochistan police for security and welfare of women and children and praised their contributions in this regard.

Published in Dawn, December 10th, 2024