–President, army chief laud sacrifices of police force in fight against terrorism, extremism
ISLAMABAD: The Police Martyrs Day was observed across the country to acknowledge brave fighters and express solidarity with their families.
On this day, the police department honours the sacrifices of personnel who laid down their lives for the security of the nation and in line of duty.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa police department has sacrificed more than 1,400 officers in the line of duty.
TRIBUTE PAID TO FALLEN OFFICERS:
President Dr Arif Alvi Sunday paid tributes to the shuhada of the police force and lauded the supreme sacrifices of the martyred police officers and personnel.
Despite hard times and limited resources, the police force played an exemplary role in the restoration of peace and protection of people. They did not step back from offering any sacrifice, he added.
According to a statement, the president observed that the entire nation was indebted to those who had sacrificed their lives for the security of the country. He said it was the day to reiterate that the whole nation would face all the internal and outer challenges and conspiracies with unity as these miscreants were working against the prosperity and solidarity of Pakistan.
In his statement shared by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa said Pakistan Police has proved to be a strong professional force, making phenomenal contributions alongside other security forces in the counter terrorism operations.
“Salute to martyrs of Pakistan Police and their families on Police Martyrs Day. Pakistan Police over the years has proved to be a strong professional force. Pakistan Police has made phenomenal contributions alongside other security forces in counter terrorism operations,” the ISPR quoted the army chief as saying.
In a statement, Interior Minister Ijaz Ahmad Shah said sacrifices of the nation’s martyrs are a testimony to the fact that Pakistan is in safe hands. He said police is always ready to lay down their lives for dignity and survival of the country.
Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi in his message on Police Martyrs Day said the blood of martyrs is an important component in the struggle for peace and security. He said the nation pays rich tribute to the sacrifices of their martyrs.
