LAHORE: The chief minister on Thursday inspected the new version of the police prison van which is equipped with seats, fans and exhaust fans for the convenience of prisoners.

SSP (motor transport) briefed him about amenities provided in the van while IG police, additional chief secretary (home), PS to CM and others were also present.

Expressing satisfaction over the facility, the chief minister said the government has approved procurement of 72 such vans at a cost of Rs950 million. He said seats and exhaust fans would also be fitted in the 300 existing prison vans.

Published in Dawn, September 24th, 2021

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