KP Raises Police Martyrs’ Compensation to Rs35 Million

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has increased compensation under the police martyrs’ package, with payments for personnel killed in the line of duty now reaching up to Rs35 million, depending on rank, Governor Faisal Karim Kundi announced.

Revised Martyrs’ Package

Injured and Disabled Personnel

Compensation for personnel injured in the line of duty has been raised from Rs100,000 to Rs1.5 million. Personnel who suffer permanent disability will receive Rs5 million.

Recruitment

Directives have also been issued for the immediate recruitment of personnel to fill 17,000 vacant posts in the KP Police.

Tribute to a Police Martyr

The announcements came after police official Muhammad Jalal was martyred while confronting attackers at a police post in the Hassan Khel area of Peshawar. His funeral prayers were held with full official honours at Malik Saad Shaheed Police Lines, attended by Governor Kundi, the chief secretary, Inspector General of Police Zulfiqar Hameed, FC North IG Major General Rao Imran Sartaj, and officials of the Pakistan Army and Counter-Terrorism Department. A police contingent presented a salute, and floral wreaths were laid.

Kundi said the sacrifices of police martyrs are a valuable asset to the department and that the force will continue its efforts against terrorism with unwavering determination.