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PESHAWAR, Jul 16 (APP):Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ali Amin Khan Gandapur visited Police Lines Peshawar Tuesday, where he was welcomed by Inspector General of Police and senior officials.
A police contingent presented a guard of honor, and the CM paid tribute at the Martyrs’ Monument, laying floral wreaths.
During his address at the Police Durbar, Chief Minister emphasized honoring martyrs and their families, stating, “Nations that respect their martyrs are invincible.”
He announced that martyrs’ families would be received standing in all government offices, including the CM’s Secretariat.
Highlighting police welfare, Ali Amin Gandapur revealed the KP police budget was increased from Rs. 124 billion to Rs. 158 billion, with salaries raised to match other provinces.
The recruitment quota for martyrs’ children was boosted from 5% to 12.5%, with 280 heirs already inducted. Free plots for martyrs’ families in housing societies were also confirmed.
The Chief Minister inspected new APCs, bulletproof vehicles, and modern equipment, vowing, “Resource shortages won’t hinder police needs.”
He urged merit-based policing, warning against recommendations: “If the CM doesn’t interfere, no one should.”
Chief Minister directed traffic police to show leniency to poor laborers while penalizing powerful violators. “Peace is priority—development follows law and order,” he asserted, promising immediate resource allocation.
The event concluded with prayers for martyrs’ elevated ranks.