Punjab govt okays funds for purchase of weapons, thermal drones for police
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Punjab government has approved funds for purchase of weapons and thermal drones for police, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Tuesday.
Approval of Rs1.2 billion for purchase of weapons and APCs has been given.
Rs600 million has been released for improvement of police infrastructure in Kacha area.
Rs330 million annually for hard area allowance has been approved.
It has been to provide bulletproof vehicles, night vision and thermal cameras to police.
Surveillance drones and sniper rifles will provide modern facilities to police.
A martyr’s package has also been approved for 24 martyrs.
Modern resources will increase the operational capacity of the police.
Reporter: Irfan Malik