Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz takes notice of slapping an elderly woman in Taxila

LAHORE (92 News) - Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz took a notice of slapping an elderly woman in Taxila.

Addressing the first meeting on law and order after assuming her office on Monday, she said: "Who will respect the law if a law enforcer breaks the law?"

Terming the torture and rape of women, children and minorities as redline of the government, she said that she would not tolerate any attitude against the law. "The government will ensure the respect for citizens along with respect for law. All should respect the law," she added.

The chief minister expressed the resolve to make the police a public service force through reforms, modern equipment and training. "There will be zero-tolerance against corruption. Merit will be my policy and there will be no compromise on it," she declared.

Maryam Nawaz said that the system of registering immediate FIR as well as use of digital and IT system would be improved. "We will remove the drawbacks of the prosecution," she added.

Punjab IGP Usman Anwar briefed the chief minister about the law and order in the province and performance of the police.