Rawalpindi police deploy over 1,700 officers for anti-polio drive security

Elite force, dolphin units, and patrolling police will work together to safeguard polio teams

Over 1,700 police officers will be deployed across Rawalpindi to secure the upcoming anti-polio campaign, a police spokesman said. The officers will provide security for 774 teams of polio workers, aiming to ensure the safety of both teams and the public during the drive.

Under the security plan, the elite force, dolphin units, and patrolling police will work together to safeguard vaccination teams as they conduct door-to-door immunisations.

"Rawalpindi Police are using all available resources to protect citizens' lives and property," the spokesperson stated, emphasising a commitment to uninterrupted healthcare outreach.

The expanded security measures reflect a proactive approach by law enforcement to address potential threats and support public health initiatives aimed at eradicating polio in the region.