Generous Drumchapel police officers have donated more than 100 books to support flood victims in Pakistan.

In response to an emergency appeal by the Sarwar Foundation charity Sarwar, officers at Drumchapel police station came together to donate reading materials, with the Scottish Police Muslim Association (SPMA) organising the collection.

All money raised from the sale of the books will be used to provide emergency food and medical aid to the victims of the floods.

Sergeant Safdar Sadiq, SMPA executive member, said: “Officers within Police Scotland spend countless hours in our community providing a valuable service and by donating these books, our officers have once again shown their kindness and willingness to donate towards a good cause.”

The disastrous floods that hit Pakistan in the summer killed 1,735 people and displaced around 33 million.

Harsh winter weather could worsen the misery of flood victims, particularly if food and other supplies are not delivered quickly.

The Sarwar Foundation, which works to tackle poverty in Scotland and Pakistan, recently sent more than 900 bags of supplies including clothes, bedding, shoes, hygiene packs, and children’s toys to Lahore.

The organisation’s partner charity in Pakistan will distribute the bags to areas of need – particularly in the north of the country where winter is coldest.

Perveen Sarwar, chair of the Sarwar Foundation, said: “We appreciate the efforts of the SPMA and officers at Drumchapel police station in helping the victims of the humanitarian crisis in Pakistan.

“The response to this emergency from the people of Glasgow and Scotland has been phenomenal.

“Millions of people are still displaced following the catastrophic floods.

“With this crisis far from over we are urging people to consider donating what they can to help those in need.”

Donations can be made at sarwarfoundation.org/donate or by phoning 0141 423 4242.