Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Inspector General of Police, Zulfiqar Hameed, has said that the police martyrdom compensation package had been raised to Rs11 million, and the recruitment quota for martyrs' families increased from five per cent to 12.5 per cent.
He added that K-P Police have made unparalleled sacrifices to transform the dark night of terrorism into the light of a peaceful dawn. He added that the spirit of freedom, martyrdom, and courage runs deep in the blood of the people and forces of K-P for centuries. Reaffirming their commitment, he vowed that every officer and soldier of the force would continue to serve the nation until their last drop of blood, drawing inspiration from the sacrifices of their predecessors. He expressed these views while addressing the 11th annual Police Martyrs Day ceremony held in Peshawar.
Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sardar Ali Amin Khan Gandapur, was the chief guest on the occasion. The police chief said that August 4 holds special significance for them, as it is an opportunity to pay tribute to those who laid down their lives for the nation, while renewing the pledge that their sacrifices will never be forgotten. He added that every officer and jawan of the K-P Police has stood like an unbreakable wall against terrorists, confronting the enemy with unwavering courage and determination.
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