CCPO, commissioner lead candlelight vigil to honour police martyrs

LAHORE, Aug 05 (APP): Lahore Police and City Traffic Police on Wednesday held a candlelight vigil and peace walk at Liberty Chowk to pay tribute to police martyrs on Police Martyrs’ Day, reaffirming their commitment to safeguarding the lives and property of citizens.

Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Lahore Bilal Siddique Kamyana, Commissioner Lahore Nauman Yousaf, DIG Operations Lahore, Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) Syed Abdul Rahim Shirazi and other senior officers participated in the ceremony.

As part of the event, a peace walk was held and white pigeons were released as a symbol of peace.

The CCPO lit candles in memory of the police martyrs and said Police Martyrs’ Day was a day to renew the pledge to continue the mission of the fallen heroes.

He said the sacrifices of police martyrs had secured a brighter future for the nation, adding that he was proud to lead a force whose officers and personnel had rendered unmatched sacrifices for the country’s peace and security.

Bilal Siddique said police martyrs would always remain a source of pride and inspiration for the nation.

Speaking on the occasion, CTO Abdul Rahim Shirazi said great nations never forgot the sacrifices of their martyrs.

He said Lahore Police were the custodian of the legacy of brave martyrs whose sacrifices had enhanced the honour and prestige of the department.

The CTO said the sacrifices of police martyrs continued to strengthen the morale of the entire force, adding that police officers and personnel would never hesitate to lay down their lives for the country and its people.

He said Lahore Police remained fully committed to protecting the lives and property of citizens and would continue to uphold the mission of the police martyrs with dedication and resolve.