Funeral prayers of DSP Imran Uddin Khan and three policemen martyred in Karak operation offered with full honours

The funeral prayers of Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Imran Uddin Khan

PESHAWAR: The funeral prayers of Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Imran Uddin Khan and three other police personnel, who embraced martyrdom during an operation against terrorists in Karak district, were offered with full official honours.

The four police personnel lost their lives while participating in a search and strike operation targeting terrorists in the district. Their funeral prayers were attended by senior police officials, civil and military officers, members of the martyrs’ families and people from different walks of life, who gathered to pay tribute to their sacrifices.

Inspector General of Police Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Zulfiqar Hameed, Additional Inspector General CTD Jawad Qamar, Regional Police Officer Kohat Shakir Hussain Dawar, Commissioner Kohat Parvez Khan Sabatkhel, SSP Operations CTD Najmul Hasnain, Deputy Commissioner Karak Hamid Iqbal and District Police Officer Karak Niaz Muhammad were among the senior officials present at the funeral.

A smart contingent of police personnel presented a salute to the martyrs as a mark of respect for their bravery and service. Senior officers laid floral wreaths on the coffins and paid tribute to the police personnel who sacrificed their lives while performing their official duties.

Special prayers were offered for the elevation of the martyrs’ ranks and for strength, patience and fortitude for their bereaved families. The gathering reflected the police force’s respect for the fallen personnel and recognition of their commitment to protecting the public.

IGP pays tribute to martyrs’ bravery

Speaking on the occasion, IGP Zulfiqar Hameed paid glowing tribute to DSP Imran Uddin Khan and the three other policemen, praising their courage, professional commitment and unwavering sense of duty.

He said the brave personnel of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police confronted terrorists with determination and continued to perform their duties despite the dangers associated with counterterrorism operations. He described their sacrifices as a source of inspiration for the entire police force.

The IGP said the martyrs demonstrated exceptional courage in the line of duty and made the ultimate sacrifice in the struggle to protect the lives and property of the people. He added that their commitment to public safety would continue to serve as a guiding example for their fellow officers.

“The sacrifices of police martyrs will not go in vain. The struggle will continue till the complete elimination of terrorism,” the IGP said.

Zulfiqar Hameed further reiterated that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police remained committed to maintaining law and order, safeguarding citizens and working towards lasting peace across the province. He stressed that the force would continue its efforts against terrorist elements.

Bodies sent to native villages

Following the funeral prayers, the bodies of the martyred personnel were dispatched to their respective native villages for burial with full official protocol.

The four personnel who embraced martyrdom in the Karak operation include DSP CTD Imran Uddin Khan and three other police personnel, whose names are yet to be officially released by the Counter Terrorism Department.

The operation forms part of ongoing intelligence-based efforts against terrorist elements in the southern districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Police personnel continue to conduct operations aimed at countering militant threats and improving security in the region.

The sacrifice of the four personnel has once again highlighted the risks faced by law enforcement officials engaged in counterterrorism operations across the province.