The funeral prayer of Elite Force Head Constable Muhammad Imran, who was martyred during an encounter with robbers, was offered at the Police Lines in Dera Ghazi Khan on Tuesday with full state honours. A smartly turned-out police contingent presented a guard of honour to the martyred officer. His body was wrapped in the national flag as senior police and civil officials laid floral wreaths and paid tribute to his sacrifice. Additional Inspector General (AIG) South Punjab Muhammad Kamran Khan and Commissioner Ashfaq Ahmed Chaudhry attended the funeral. Senior officials and personnel from the police, Rangers, Special Branch, Counter Terrorism Department, Crime Control Department and other law-enforcement agencies were also present. Members of the bar association and press club, political and social figures, media representatives, citizens and members of the martyr’s family attended the funeral in large numbers. AIG Kamran Khan and the commissioner offered prayers for the elevation of the martyr’s ranks and expressed solidarity with his family. Later, Kamran Khan met the bereaved family and offered his condolences. He paid tribute to Head Constable Imran for sacrificing his life while bravely confronting the robbers.
He said the martyr’s sacrifice would not go in vain and vowed that all those involved in the incident would be brought to justice. “The sacrifices of police martyrs are a source of pride for the Punjab Police,” he said, adding that the force had a long history of protecting citizens and maintaining peace. The AIG said the Punjab Police would continue its fight against crime with courage and determination. Following the funeral prayer, the martyr’s body was transported to his native village, where he will be laid to rest with full state honours. Later, AIG Kamran Khan visited Teaching Hospital Dera Ghazi Khan to inquire about the health of police officer Gulab Khan, who was injured during the encounter. He praised the injured officer for his courage and bravery in confronting the robbers.
(Daily Times)
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