Leaves of rescue workers cancelled

The leaves of Rescue 1122 officials were canceled and all staffers were directed to ensure their presence on the first 10 days of Muharram.

Emergency Officer Operations Ghulam Shabir during a briefing held on Friday said that 745 rescue officials would perform duties to cope with any emergency situation during Muharram.

He said 45 rescue posts were set up on way of mourner processions, adding that 35 ambulances, 25 fire vehicles and 100 motorbike ambulances will also remain present at entry and exit points of the majalis and processions routes.

The briefing was attended by DO Emergency Ihtesham Wahla, and other officers of rescue 1122.

Published in The Express Tribune, August 22^nd, 2020.