PESHAWAR: Families of 54 police personnel who lost their lives in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa received plot allotment letters at Governor House in Peshawar. Officials also announced an increase in the martyrs’ compensation package and plans to align police salaries with those in other provinces.
The families attended the ceremony during the first week of governor’s rule in the province. Officials honoured the sacrifices of the fallen personnel and pledged continued assistance to their families. The event highlighted the need to support households affected by the loss of police officers.
Officials also criticised the previous provincial leadership’s handling of security matters. They claimed that political activities and preparations for a long march continued 17 days after the attack on Kohat Police Lines. They also referred to the deaths of SHO Daud Khan and his gunman near Karak, alleging that political engagements remained a priority for the provincial leadership.
According to officials, the previous provincial administration took 112 days to convene its first Apex Committee meeting. However, the current governor’s administration called an important meeting on the first day of governor’s rule.
The authorities announced an increase in the compensation package for police personnel who died in service, raising the amount to Rs15 million. They also pledged Rs1 million for the wedding of a martyred officer’s daughter and announced financial assistance for housing. Officials said the support would help families manage expenses following the loss of their loved ones.
Police salaries also featured prominently during the ceremony. Officials stated that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa police personnel had received lower salaries than police officers in other provinces for 13 years. They announced plans to bring their pay in line with other provincial police forces.
Officials said the administration would prioritise public security, police welfare and constitutional supremacy. They added that the province would address its affairs through lawful and administrative measures rather than political confrontation. The announcements aim to improve support for police personnel and the families of those who died while serving the province.
