Lahore District Coordination Officer Naseem Sadiq held a meeting with union council secretaries, patwaris and numberdars at Nadir Hall and directed them to ask parents to stop their children from going to BRB Canal for a dip.
Sadiq also directed them to have a close liaison with inhabitants of their posting areas and in case of measles case is reported, effected person should be shifted to BHU or dispensary for measles vaccination.
Separately, the Lahore DCO also paid a surprise visit to the Shahpur Kanjaran Cattle Market around 1:30 am on Tuesday to check on the operations of the extortionists at the market.
He has warned the extortionists to stop their illegal activities at the cattle market otherwise strict action would be taken against them.
He showed his displeasure on arrangements at the market and directed Raiwind assistant commissioner and Allama Iqbal Town administrator to make outstanding arrangements at the market. “If any officer is found supporting Bhatta Mafia then strict action will be taken against Allama Iqbal Town administration,” he added.