Police personnel, families protest against Peshawar mosque horror
People and rescue workers lift a damaged portion to look for survivors under a collapsed roof, after a suicide blast in a mosque in Peshawar, Pakistan January 30, 2023. PHOTO: REUTERS
The employees of the police department, relatives, and friends of the martyred cops on Wednesday staged a protest demonstration against the brutal suicide bombing at Malik Saad Shaheed police lines and demanded strict punishment of the culprits.
The protestors, including police cops, friends and families of the martyred constables gathered in front of the press club and demanded inquiry to unmask the perpetrators behind the attack.
They said the attack on unarmed policemen and worshippers was an inhuman act and chanted slogans against terrorism.
On this occasion, the civil society organizations, students, traders and transporters assembled in front of the press club to express solidarity with the Peshawar police.
They strongly condemned the horrific blast that left over 101 people, mostly policemen dead and 221 injured. The police cops and relatives of martyrs said that such attacks could not hit their resolve in the fight against terrorism.
The employees of Peshawar police and families of the victims demanded an independent and transparent inquiry into the incident that sparked anger and widespread condemnation.
Published in The Express Tribune, February 2nd, 2023.