Lahore, August 03, 2022 (PPI-OT):To pay tribute to their brave martyrs, Punjab Police is marking “Police Shuhada Day” with traditional enthusiasm on August 4 in all the districts of the province. In this regard, special ceremonies are being organized in the honour of police martyrs at all the police lines and memorials of the province, in which the armed squads of the police will salute and pay tribute to the eternal sacrifice of the martyrs.

The spokesperson of Punjab Police said that the total number of martyrs of Punjab Police who lost their lives while performing their professional duties is 1573, including Lahore Police 320, Rawalpindi Police 112, Faisalabad Police 105 while Gujranwala Police has 99 martyrs.

Among these martyrs are the policemen of all districts as well as Punjab Constabulary, PHP, Elite, Traffic Police, Special Branch, CTD, Telecommunication and PTS Jawan who have attained the high honour of martyrdom in the cause of truth. The spokesperson of Punjab Police further said that the policemen sacrificed their lives individually and collectively in countless other incidents including the GPO Chowk blast, terrorist attack on the Sri Lankan team, Manawan Centre attack, Charing Cross tragedy and the maintenance of peace of citizens.

Spokesperson of Punjab Police said that the brave sons of Punjab Police have increased prestige and respect of the police department manifold with their eternal sacrifices, Pakistani nation will never forget these unparalleled sacrifices. The spokesperson of Punjab Police further said that the families of the martyrs will be invited as special guests in the programs to be held on August 4 and the services of all the martyrs who sacrificed their lives for noble cause will be fully appreciated.

For more information, contact:
Punjab Police
Punjab Police Computer Bureau,
5th Floor, Central Police Office (CPO),
Punjab, Lahore
Tel: +92-42-99213019, +92-42-99213013
Fax: +92-42-99213012
Email: sapcb@punjabpolice.gov.pk
Website: www.punjabpolice.gov.pk