DERA ISMAIL KHAN: Tank district police officer Aslam Nawaz Khan on Tuesday visited the local Christian Hospital and reviewed security arrangements for a Christmas function to be held today (Wednesday).

The DPO said all possible steps should be taken for the safety of people, especially members of Christian community, on the premises.

He also ordered better security checks at key places and said the police would extend all possible support to the hospital to ensure the peaceful holding of the Christmas ceremony.

Earlier, a special ceremony was held at the Ejaz Shaheed Police Lines, Dera Ismail Khan, in connection with Christmas for Christian community serving in the police department.

DPO Sajjad Ahmad Sahibzada congratulated the Christian community on Christmas and said that all available resources were being utilised for the peaceful holding of Christmas events.

Published in Dawn, December 25th, 2024

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