LAHORE – The Lahore Police has taken an unprecedented step for the welfareof the force, towing the Pakistan Army lines.

Lahore Police have decided to establish a welfare branch for the familiesof those officials who have retired or have been injured or slain in theline of duty.

According to a report in the local media, the orders for the centre to beset up at at Qila Gujjar Singh Police lines were issued by Lahore SeniorSSP Operations Mustansir Feroz.

SP Feroz directed SP Qarar Hussain to supervise the branch which can beused by any police official for their benefit. SSP Feroz also said that thebranch will ensure free-of-cost medical and education facilities for thechildren of the officials.

Last year, Lahore police launched an android based application called‘Welfare Eye’ to facilitate and communicate with the families of thoseofficials slain in the line of duty.