DERA GHAZI KHAN: The Border Military Police (BMP) in its 132-year history has got the second woman to serve.

Shahnila Altaf has been appointed to serve the BMP in Dera Ghazi Khan in place of her father, constable Altaf Hussain Lound who died during service.

As per service rules, if a government employee dies in service, his son or daughter can be appointed in his place. The woman has been appointed constable by BMP Commandant Ikram Malik.

Earlier, BMP commandant in Rajanpur, Imran Ahmed, had recruited Shazia Bibi as constable in February.

Published in Dawn, August 19th, 2022

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