Like their compatriots elsewhere in the country, the police in the national capital have added a golden chapter in their history, written with blood of their martyrs.
It was stated by Inspector General of Police (IGP) Islamabad Jan Muhammad while addressing a ceremony held here at Police Line Headquarters to commemorate all police martyrs who sacrificed their lives in the line of duty and for better as well as peaceful future of the nation, said a press release issued here on Saturday.
Families of martyred policemen were especially invited in the ceremony while DIG (Security) Waqar Ahmed Chohan, DIG (Headquarters) Nasir Mehmood Satti, DIG (Operations) Faisal Ali Raja and other senior police officials were also present on the occasion.
IGP Islamabad laid floral wreath at police martyrs' monument and paid tributes to the sons of soil who sacrificed their lives for bright future of the next generations.
Chief Islamabad Police Jan Muhammad said the courageous role played by the police in the capital has won hearts of people as the brave custodians of law and order prevented many mishaps through timely action against mischievous elements.
He said that as many as 41 police officers and soldiers of the capital embraced martyrdom during duty. The Islamabad Police martyrs wrote golden chapter with their blood and their names would be remembered forever due to their great sacrifices, he remarked.
The IGP said that the police like the Armed Forces of the country are fighting against the menace of terrorism, adding that the Islamabad Police have rendered numerous sacrifices in war against terrorism while its personnel averted many threats with courage and even sacrificed their lives during duty.
"We are proud of martyrs of Islamabad Police who have written golden chapter with their blood and ensured protection to the lives and property of the citizens," he added.
He said that the government of Pakistan is committed to provide every facility to the families of martyred personnel while jobs and other privileges were also awarded to the family members.
The IGP said that Pakistan was achieved after great sacrifices and it would be further protected in a bold manner whenever there is a need of any sacrifice. He said that the people are proud of these sacrifices of courageous personnel as they brought peace and tranquility in their lives. Jan Muhammad said that future of the nation would be made more secure as brave sons of soil have not learnt to bow before enemy.-PR