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PESHAWAR, Jan 07 (APP):The funeral prayers of martyred Constable Naveed Akram were offered with full state honour at Police Lines Bannu on Wednesday.
The funeral was attended by DIG Bannu Region Sajjad Khan, DPO Bannu Yasir Afridi, SP Investigation Sajid Mumtaz, SP City Tauheed Khan, SP CTD Fazal Waheed, SDPOs, other senior police officers, police personnel, and a large number of relatives of the martyr.
On the occasion, the body of the martyred constable was presented with a guard of honour and floral wreaths were laid on the coffin.
Special prayers were offered for the elevation of the martyr’s ranks and eternal peace.
Speaking on the occasion, DIG Bannu Region Sajjad Khan paid rich tribute to the supreme sacrifice of the martyr and said that the sacrifices of police personnel would not go in vain.
He reiterated that operations against terrorists were continuing with full force and those involved in terrorist activities would be brought to justice.
He added that complete eradication of terrorism from Bannu Region would be ensured at all costs.
DPO Bannu Yasir Afridi said that the family of the martyr would not be left alone in this difficult time and assured that the entire police force stands shoulder to shoulder with the bereaved family.
It is pertinent to mention here that constable Naveed Akram was kidnapped by the Khawarij from a football ground in his native village in district Bannu.
The local elders also held negotiations with the Khawarij for the release of the abducted cop, but the talks failed and militants later killed Naveed Akram.