'The real heroes': Army chief pays tribute to police martyrs

Says police has rendered great sacrifices in war against terrorism

Army Chief Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa on Saturday paid rich tribute to the "real heroes" of the country on Police Martyrs Day.

“Police has rendered great sacrifices in war against terrorism. Salute to martyrs the real heroes. While all security forces fight terrorists, Police has greater role in defeating terrorism. We stand with our Police in national effort,” the army chief said, according to ISPR, the army's media wing.



Police Martyrs Day (Youm-e-Shuhada) is being observed with great reverence across the country as homage is paid to the sacrifices of those who laid down their lives in the line of duty.

COAS hails Police on Police Martyrs Day.
“Police has rendered great sacrifices in war against terrorism. Salute to martyrs the real heroes. While all security forces fight terrorists, Police has greater role in defeating terrorism.We stand with our Police in national effort”COAS.

— DG ISPR (@OfficialDGISPR) August 4, 2018

The sacrifices of the police force is celebrated annually to honor the fighters of the nation and show solidarity with their families.

Police Departments honor the sacrifices of the police force who laid down their lives.

Special activities and events were held nationwide to acknowledge the sacrifices of police force.