LAHORE: Punjab IGP Arif Nawaz distributed Rs 2.725 million cash awards amongst 61 policemen for excellent performance at a special ceremony Thursday.

Additional IG Mohsin Hassan Butt, DIG BA Nasir and AIG Shahzad Akbar was also present on the occasion.

While addressing the ceremony, the provincial police chief lauded the act of bravery and courage demonstrated by the police officers/officials. He expressed the hope that they would continue to perform their duties with zest and zeal for elimination of heinous crimes and maintenance of law and order in the province.

He also directed the policemen to perform their duties without any greed and fear and they should serve the people with full dedication so that the police force could enjoy the full confidence of the society.

The IGP further said that the good officers and personnel are proud of department whereas dishonest, shirker and dull officers and personnel have no place in the department.–Staff Reporter