LAHORE: The Punjab government has approved a comprehensive financial package for the families of police martyrs in different categories.
As per details, the package was approved in a meeting of the Home Department, chaired by Punjab Law Minister.
The package includes grants, housing, and transport allowances for the families of police personnel who have sacrificed their lives in the fight against terrorism.
The package is divided into three categories: Package One, Package Two, and Package Three. Under Package One, the family of a martyred will receive Rs21.5 million, a house worth Rs17.5 million, and a transport allowance of Rs35,000.
The family of a martyred constable will receive Rs10 million, a house worth Rs13.5 million, and a transport allowance of Rs20,000.
Under Package Two, the family of a martyred constable will receive Rs4 million, a house worth Rs13.5 million. The family of a martyred ASI and SI will receive Rs5 million, a house worth Rs17.5 million.
Under Package Three, the family of a martyred constable will receive Rs3 million, a transport allowance of Rs15,000. The family of a martyred inspector will receive Rs4.5 million, a transport allowance of Rs37,500.
Yesterday, National Police Martyrs’ Day was observed across Pakistan. The Day aims to honor brave fighters of nation and express solidarity with their families.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in his message paid tribute to the martyred police officers and personnel and said that their sacrifices in line of duty and eradication of crimes were unprecedented.
On the Youm-e-Shuhada-e-Police, the prime minister said that the day reminded them of the valour and bravery displayed by the police force.
“In the fight against terrorism, the police force had always played a leading role and police personnel laid down their lives to secure and brighten the future of nation,” PM Office Media Wing, in a press release in Urdu language, quoted the prime minister as saying.
