PESHAWAR: Plot allotment letters were distributed among the families of 54 martyred Khyber Pakhtunkhwa police personnel at a ceremony held at Governor House Peshawar, where officials also announced an increase in the martyrs’ compensation package and a plan to bring police salaries on a par with those in other provinces.
The families were invited to Governor House during the first week of Governor’s Rule in the province. The ceremony paid tribute to the sacrifices of police personnel, while the bereaved families were assured of continued support and assistance.
Criticising the policies of the previous provincial leadership, officials alleged that the government had remained focused on political activities and preparations for a long march even 17 days after the attack on Kohat Police Lines.
They also referred to the martyrdom of Station House Officer Daud Khan and his gunman near Karak, alleging that the provincial leadership’s attention had remained on political engagements at the time.
Officials further claimed that the previous provincial leadership took 112 days to convene its first Apex Committee meeting, whereas the governor’s administration called an important meeting of the committee on its first day in office.
As part of measures to support police personnel and their families, an increase of up to Rs15 million in the martyrs’ compensation package was announced. Financial assistance of Rs1 million for the marriage of a martyred police officer’s daughter was also announced, along with cash assistance to help provide housing for affected families.
The ceremony was also informed that KP police salaries had remained lower than those of police forces in other provinces for the past 13 years. Officials announced that steps would be taken to bring the salaries of KP police personnel at par with those in other provinces.
According to the officials, maintaining law and order, improving police welfare and upholding the Constitution would remain key priorities. They said the province’s affairs would be managed through administrative measures and in accordance with the law rather than political confrontation.
