Layyah gets free body transportation service

LAYYAH, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 6th Jul, 2026) The Punjab government's initiative to provide dignified transportation of deceased persons

has been extended to Layyah district, where three dedicated ambulances have been allocated to offer the service free of cost to bereaved families.

Deputy Commissioner Asif Ali Dogar, formally handed over the keys of the specially-designated-body-transportation ambulances to the District Emergency Officer, Rescue 1122, at a ceremony at Layyah DHQ hospital.

One ambulance each has been assigned to the tehsils of Layyah, Karor Lal Esan, and Chaubara to ensure uninterrupted access to the service across the district.

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Health Dr. Shahid Riaz, District Emergency Officer Dr. Sajjad Ahmed, Medical Superintendent DHQ Hospital Dr. Hayat Ullah, and other officials attended the ceremony.

Deputy commissioner inspected the ambulances and reviewed the facilities available inside, while officials briefed him on the operational mechanism of the service.

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Speaking on the occasion, Asif Ali Dogar said the initiative reflected Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif's vision of providing maximum public relief and ensuring that the transportation of deceased persons was carried out with dignity, respect, and honour.

He said, free service would support grieving families during difficult times and represented the Punjab government's commitment to public welfare and humanitarian values.

Dogar directed officials to ensure uninterrupted operation of the service, maintain the vehicles in excellent condition, and treat bereaved families with compassion, dignity, and respect.

He added that all necessary arrangements had been completed to keep the service operational round the clock. Rescue 1122 would operate the service.

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