- Ceremonies held to remember 14 officers martyred in coordinated terrorist strikes on Elite School, Manawan and FIA Building
- IGP Dr Anwar says sacrifices of police heroes will ‘never be forgotten,’ CCPO Kamyana notes 342 Lahore Police officials have embraced martyrdom to date
LAHORE: The Punjab Police on Tuesday observed the 16th anniversary of the 2009 suicide attacks on the Elite Police Training School, Police Training School Manawan, and the FIA building in Lahore, paying solemn tributes to 14 officers and officials who laid down their lives in the line of duty.
According to a Punjab Police spokesperson, on October 15, 2009, terrorists simultaneously targeted three key security installations in Lahore — the Elite Police Training School, Manawan Training School, and the FIA building — leaving 14 police personnel martyred. Among them, 10 officials were killed in the Manawan attack, three in the assault on the Elite Police Training School, and one officer in the FIA building blast.
As part of the remembrance, police guards visited the graves of Inspector Rana Farooq, Sub-Inspector Muhammad Aslam, and Sub-Inspector Muhammad Anwar. A smartly turned-out contingent presented a salute, laid floral wreaths, and offered prayers (Fatiha) to honour their memory. Families of the fallen officers also attended the ceremony, which served as a poignant reminder of their ultimate sacrifice.
Inspector Muhammad Aslam and Sub-Inspector Muhammad Anwar were martyred during the Manawan Training School attack, while Inspector Rana Farooq lost his life in the FIA building bombing on October 15, 2009.
Punjab Inspector General of Police Dr Usman Anwar paid rich tribute to the martyrs, stating that the force salutes the “great sons” who sacrificed their lives for peace and security. “Punjab Police will never forget the eternal sacrifices of its brave officers,” he added.
In a commemorative message, Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Bilal Siddique Kamyana said Lahore Police’s history was “adorned with the sacrifices” of its valiant officers. He noted that a total of 342 officers and personnel of Lahore Police have embraced martyrdom while performing their duties.
The CCPO emphasized that “the blood of martyrs and veterans forms the foundation of Pakistan’s security and sovereignty,” adding that Lahore Police continue to serve on the frontlines to protect citizens’ lives and property. He reaffirmed the department’s commitment to the welfare of martyrs’ families, pledging ongoing support in education, healthcare, and overall well-being of their children.
