17th Anniversary of the GPO Chowk incident, IG Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar paid rich Tributes to Police Martyrs
On the 17th anniversary of the GPO Chowk incident, IG Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar paid rich tribute to the police martyrs, IG Punjab said that Punjab Police salutes brave constables who laid down their lives in the line of duty. He further mentioned that on this very day in 2008, 16 officers and personnel of Punjab Police sacrificed their precious lives. Among the martyrs of the GPO Chowk tragedy were two ASIs and 14 other personnel. IG Punjab said that the memory of the martyrs of the GPO Chowk tragedy will always remain fresh in our hearts, and every officer of Lahore Police serves as a frontline force for the protection of the country and nation. He added that the courageous officers and personnel who embraced martyrdom are a valuable asset of Lahore Police. IG Punjab also mentioned that jobs has been provided to the families of the martyrs of the GPO Chowk tragedy within the police department and all resources are being utilized for the welfare and well-being of the police martyrs' families.
(Handout No. 35)
Syed Mubasher Hussain
Director Public Relations
Punjab Police
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