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ISLAMABAD, Nov 17 (APP):Three Motorway Police officers were martyred on Monday when a speeding passenger bus rammed into a patrolling vehicle on the M-5 Motorway near Uch Sharif.
According to the spokesperson for the Motorway Police, the patrolling mobile was struck from the rear, killing all three officials on the spot.
Rescue teams, along with the Sector Commander and DSP Motorways, immediately reached the site and shifted the bodies to a nearby hospital.
The martyred officers were identified as Sub-Inspector Muhammad Mushtaq, Assistant Sub-Inspector Nasir Abbas and Constable Usama.
Inspector General Motorway Police B.A. Nasir expressed profound grief over the tragic loss of lives, extending heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. He prayed for the elevation of the martyrs’ ranks and paid tribute to their service, noting that they laid down their lives in the line of duty.
He said the families of the martyrs would be fully supported and assured that their sacrifices would always be remembered. The IGP further directed that a complete inquiry be conducted and those responsible for the accident be brought to justice in accordance with the law.
The Motorway Police said a detailed investigation into the cause of the crash is underway.