Punjab approves Shuhada Package for 14 martyred police families

Lahore: Provincial Minister for Law Rana Muhammad Iqbal Khan chaired an important meeting at the Home Department regarding the provision of financial assistance and residential facilities to the families of martyred police personnel under the Government of Punjab’s Shuhada Package.

The meeting was attended by Secretary Home Dr. Ahmad Javed Qazi, Additional Inspector General of Police Imran Arshad, Additional Secretary (Police) Kanwar Anwar Ali Khan, DIG Welfare Mehboob Rashid and other senior officials.

The meeting approved financial assistance, residential houses and other benefits under the Government of Punjab’s Shuhada Package for the families of 14 police personnel who embraced martyrdom in the line of duty in Bhakkar, Layyah, Bahawalnagar, Sargodha, Rajanpur, Faisalabad, Gujrat, Dera Ghazi Khan, Rahim Yar Khan and Sahiwal.

Package-1 was approved for Constable Muhammad Shahbaz and Constable Muhammad Faheem, who were martyred in the terrorist attack on Dajal Check Post in Bhakkar, and for Constable Muhammad Asad Naseer, who embraced martyrdom while fighting terrorists in Layyah.

Package-2 was approved for the families of Sub-Inspector Shahid Pervaiz of Bahawalnagar, Sub-Inspector Amir Rizwan of Sargodha, Constable Muhammad Nasir of Rajanpur, Driver Constable Iftikhar Ahmad of Faisalabad and Constable Mirza Umar Aftab Baig of Gujrat.

Package-3 was approved for the families of Sub-Inspector Muhammad Zaman Zia, Assistant Sub-Inspector Muhammad Bashir and Constable Muhammad Waris of Bahawalnagar, Constable Muhammad Bismillah of Dera Ghazi Khan, Constable Muhammad Ramzan of Rahim Yar Khan and Constable Tahir-ul-Zaman Siddiqui of Sahiwal.

The meeting was informed that under Package-1, the family of a martyred constable will receive Rs. 10 million, a five-marla house and other benefits.

Under Package-2, the family of a martyred constable will receive Rs. 4 million, a five-marla house and other benefits, while the family of a martyred Assistant Sub-Inspector will receive Rs. 5 million, a seven-marla house and other benefits. Under Package-3, the family of a martyred constable will receive Rs. 3.5 million and other benefits, while the families of martyred Assistant Sub-Inspectors and Sub-Inspectors will receive Rs. 4 million along with other prescribed benefits.

Addressing the meeting, Provincial Minister for Law Rana Muhammad Iqbal Khan said that the martyrs are the pride of the nation, the crown of our heads and the true heroes of the homeland. He said the sacrifices made by brave police personnel in protecting the country, maintaining law and order and safeguarding the public will always be remembered.

He directed that all financial dues, residential facilities and other benefits for the families of martyrs be provided without delay, adding that no negligence or unnecessary delay would be tolerated. He further stated that no injustice would be allowed against any martyr’s family and that the Government of Punjab would continue extending full support to the bereaved families.

The Provincial Minister further stated that terrorists responsible for martyring police personnel in the line of duty would be brought to justice in accordance with the law and that the fight against anti-state elements would continue with full determination.

The meeting concluded with prayers for the elevation of the ranks of the martyrs, the security and prosperity of Pakistan, and patience and strength for their bereaved families.