Lahore, In a poignant tribute on the seventh anniversary of the Faisal Chowk Mall road blast, IG Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar has made good on a promise to the families of martyred police officers by distributing junior clerk appointment letters to the children of 23 police martyrs. This gesture not only honors the memory of the fallen heroes but also provides a tangible support to their families, integrating the next generation into the ranks of the Punjab Police.
According to Punjab Police, the appointment ceremony held at the Central Police Office was a moment of pride and remembrance. Dr. Anwar personally congratulated the children of the martyrs, welcoming them into the police department and highlighting the legacy of service and sacrifice that marks the history of the Punjab Police. He noted the unique honor that comes with serving in an institution where generations have achieved the eternal status of martyrs.
Dr. Anwar further detailed the comprehensive support extended to the families of martyred officers. He mentioned that there are no pending recruitment cases in Punjab Police based on Shahuda claims, with 134 children of martyrs recruited into various cadres, including junior clerks, over the last year. Additionally, out of the 1,300 police martyrs who embraced martyrdom before 2017, 650 families have been allotted plots for housing, with two crores in installments paid to deserving families for house construction.
Moreover, the pension amount for the families of police martyrs has been increased to 35 thousand rupees, benefiting hundreds of martyrs’ families. Dr. Anwar also highlighted the initiation of 41 new projects aimed at the welfare of the police force, underscoring the department’s commitment to the well-being of its personnel and their families.
The event was attended by additional high-ranking officials, including Additional IG Punjab Sultan Ahmad Chaudhry, Additional IG Welfare Riaz Nazir Gara, and DIG Establishment II Zeeshan Asghar, among others, all united in their support for the martyrs’ families and their dedication to the welfare of the police community.