Army Dog Center in Mianwali

Mianwali lies on the Indus in northwestern Punjab, with the Salt Range behind it, Kalabagh to the north, Chashma barrage and lake nearby, and Isa Khel and Daud Khel in the district. It is dry, dusty country of low hills, sandy plains and river crossings.

Situations we are asked about in Mianwali

• Vehicles or cargo taken from the road along the Indus toward Kalabagh or Bhakkar.
• Livestock or equipment taken from a village on the edge of the Salt Range.
• A person lost on foot in the ravines near Kalabagh or Chashma.
• Shops in Mianwali or Isa Khel entered at night.

The river, the hills and the plain meet here, and a person leaving a scene can reach any of the three within a short time. The ground is a mix of gravel, sand and rock, and wind and heat remove surface marks quickly. Scent is the most useful guide, and it fades fastest in full sun, so shade the spot if you can.

Tell us whether you are by the river, in the hills or in the town, and the direction last seen. Keep people and animals away from the place. Report serious crimes to the police on 15, then call Army Dog Center on 0300-5780720, at any hour.

If the loss happened near the river or the lake, tell us whether boats or fishermen use the spot and whether anyone was working there. Because Mianwali's roads connect to several provinces, give the colour and type of any vehicle, and the direction toward Bhakkar, Kalabagh or Dera Ismail Khan.