BAHAWALPUR, Aug 04 (APP): Deputy Speaker Punjab Assembly Malik Zaheer Iqbal Channar said that the role of the police in upholding the rule of law and combating crime was commendable. He expressed that due to the unwavering sacrifices of police personnel, peace and order are maintained in the country.
Addressing a ceremony held at the auditorium of Islamia University Bahawalpur to pay tribute to police heroes on Youm-e-Shuhada Police, he mentioned that the economic and social welfare of the families of police martyrs would be significantly improved and immediate measures would be taken to provide the police force with modern weapons and equipment.
The Deputy Speaker urged all segments of the society to play their part in eradicating crime and establishing peace and order.
Addressing the ceremony, District Police Officer Asad Sarfraz Khan remarked that the martyrs of the police force laid down their lives for the homeland, enabling the establishment of peace. He assured that the families of the martyrs would not be left alone under any circumstances and that they would be provided with social and economic protection.
Police and Army officers, families of the martyrs, members of civil society, representatives of business community and teachers were present on the occasion.