Army officers visit families of martyred cops to pay tribute
The army officers also visited injured police officials. PHOTO: RADIO PAKISTAN
Senior officers of Pakistan Army visited the families of martyred cops and paid tribute to their sacrifices rendered in the line of duty, the military said in a statement on Saturday.
The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) identified shuhada [martyrs] as ASI Muhammad Akbar resident of Pattoki, constables Ghulam Rasool of Kasur, Muhammad Ayub of Narang Mandi and Khalid Javed of Pasrur.
“Officers visited the homes of Shuhada to pay homage for their sacrifices, offered Fateha and also rendered financial assistance, on behalf of Pak Army, to the bereaved families,” said the military’s media wing.
The army officers also visited injured police officials and inquired about their well-being.
On August 4, Police Martyrs' Day was observed across Pakistan to pay tribute to the sacrifices of police officers and personnel who laid down their lives for the protection of the country.
Special ceremonies were held in this regard and floral wreaths laid on the graves and monuments of police martyrs.
Chief of the Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa, while paying homage to the martyrs, had said that "Pakistan Police have made monumental sacrifices in the line of duty over the years, contributing immensely in bringing peace and stability to the country".