Another official of Punjab Police martyred in the Line of Duty,
Constable Qadeer Khan Martyred and Constable Nasrat Khan Seriously Injured in Firing by Unknown Motorcycle-Riding Assailants on Hazro-Hattian Road Attock.
IG Punjab took Notice, sought the Report from RPO Rawalpindi.
IG Punjab Orders Immediate Arrest of the Culprits Involved in Firing from DPO Attock
Inspector General of Police Punjab, Dr. Usman Anwar, has taken notice of the martyrdom of Constable Qadeer Khan and the serious injury of Constable Nusrat Khan in an incident of firing by unknown motorcycle-riding assailants on Hazro-Hattian Road in Attock. IG Punjab has sought a report from the RPO Rawalpindi and has issued orders to DPO Attock for the immediate arrest of the assailants involved in the firing.
IG Punjab paid tribute to Constable Qadeer Khan for his great sacrifice, who attained the rank of martyr while protecting the lives and property of citizens. IGP Punjab said that the Punjab Police shares the grief of the martyred official’s family and will spare no effort in their care and support. IG Punjab also directed the provision of the best medical treatment to the injured police official, Nasrat Khan.
Spokesperson for Punjab Police provided further details, stating that police officials on patrol in the area of Bahadur Khan, near the police station Hazro, signaled three suspicious motorcyclists to stop. In response, the unknown assailants opened direct fire on the police team. Constable Qadeer Khan, posted at the Hattian check post, was martyred, while Constable Nusrat Khan was seriously injured and transferred to the Civil Hospital for medical treatment.
DPO Attock, Dr. Sardar Ghiyas Gul Khan, immediately reached the crime scene and also visited the injured Constable Nusrat Khan at the hospital. DPO Attock said that police teams have been formed to arrest the culprits involved in the firing, and they will be apprehended soon.
(Handout No. 124)
Syed Mubasher Hussain
Director Public Relations
Punjab Police
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