On behalf of IG Punjab, honoring police martyrs, ghazis and those who have performed exceptionally continues.
IG gave gold medals to the families of 10 martyrs, silver medals to 10 Ghazis and documents of new houses to families of two martyrs.
Gold medals were given to the families of martyrs Inspector Imran Abbas, Muhammad Saddam Hussain, Asif Iqbal, Sajid Ali, Waqas Ali, Muhammad Attique and Muhammad Saeed.
Ghazi Muhammad Qasim, Irfan Mahmood, Muhammad Amin, Muhammad Asim, Karamat Ali, Abid Hussain, Muzaffar Iqbal, Zaheer Hussain, Abu Bakr and Ahmed Iqbal were given silver medals.
IG Punjab distributed 21 lac rupees cash prize and certificates of appreciation to 21 officers and personnel of CIA Lahore for their excellent performance.
The bravery and eternal sacrifices of the martyrs and ghazis of the Punjab Police will never be forgotten. Dr. Usman Anwar
The protection of life and property of the citizens and the encouragement of the officers and personnel who stop the hand of the oppressor will continue at all levels. IG Punjab
Inspector General Police Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar has said that the brave martyrs who sacrificed their lives in the sacred duty of protecting the lives and property of the citizens and Ghazis who were injured and disabled during encounters with anti-social elements are the pride of Department, who are being honored through gold and silver medals in recognition of their unparalleled services. IG Punjab said that no medal or honor can match the spirit of service and unparalleled sacrifices of the brave personnel and department will leave no stone unturned in honoring our brave sons and the best welfare of their families. Dr. Usman Anwar said that MoUs have been signed with higher educational institutions for the best education and training of martyrs' children, while at the same time steps have been taken for the best welfare of Ghazis and serving employees. IG Punjab gave gold medals to the families of 10 martyrs, silver medals to 10 Ghazis and documents of new homes to the families of two martyrs in a ceremony held at the Central Police Office. Rawalpindi Police Inspector Imran Abbas Shaheed, Constable Muhammad Saddam Hussain, Head Constable Asif Iqbal, Constable Muhammad Saeed, Head Constable Muhammad Saeed, Constable Sajid Ali, Constable Waqas Ali, Constable Moazzam Ali, Constable Umair Ghani, Sub-Inspector Muhammad Rafiq Bhatti and Muhammad Atique's family members were given gold medals. Similarly, brave Ghazis who were injured encounters with criminals, Constable Muhammad Qasim, Head Constable Irfan Mehmood, Sub Inspector Muhammad Amin, Sub Inspector Muhammad Asim, ASI Karamat Ali, Constable Abid Hussain, ASI Muzaffar Iqbal, Constable Zaheer Hussain, Constable Abu Bakar and Constable Ahmad Iqbal were given silver medals. The family members of Head Constable Muhammad Ayub and Constable Muhammad Afzal were given new house papers under Shaheed quota.
In addition, IG Punjab organized a special ceremony in honor of the officers and personnel who performed exceptionally during the duty, in which 21 officers and personnel of CIA Lahore were given about 21 lakh rupees in cash and certificates of appreciation. These officers and personnel not only arrested dangerous robbers and dacoits after the encounter, but also recovered heavy stolen property. CIA Police Inspector Rashid Amin, Inspector Imran Yusuf were awarded one lakh each and certificates of appreciation. Whereas, Sub Inspector Hafiz Mubashir was given 75,000, ASI Muhammad Rashid and ASI Mushtaq Ahmed were given 50,000 each. Head Constable Nazish Hussain was given 40,000 and Constable Sabir Ali was awarded 25,000 along with CC1 certificates. Inspectors Muhammad Ali Butt and Maqsood Hayat were awarded one lac rupees each. Similarly, ASI Muhammad Asif was given 50,000, Head Constable Khurram Shahzad was given 40,000, Constable Qaiser Abbas and Constable Khawar Hussain were given 25,000 each along with commendation certificates. Inspector Farooq Asghar was given one lac rupees, Sub Inspectors Amanat Ali and Amir Hussain were given 75,000 each. Head Constables Tasawwur Hussain, Muhammad Rizwan were awarded 40,000 each. Constables Muhammad Asad, Muhammad Ashraf and Azad Ali were given 25,000 rupees each along with commendation certificates. IG Punjab said that the bravery and eternal sacrifices of the martyrs and ghazis of the Punjab Police will never be forgotten and police officers and personnel who stopped hands of the oppressors and protected the life and property of the citizens will continue to be encouraged at all levels.
(Handout No.118)
Nayab Haider
Director Public Relations
Punjab Police
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