PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi has announced an increase in the compensation package for martyred police personnel, along with financial assistance for their families, including support for children’s education, marriage expenses and housing.
Addressing a ceremony honouring police martyrs, the governor announced an increase of Rs10 million to Rs15 million in the compensation package for martyred personnel, from constable to Deputy Inspector General (DIG) rank, according to the announcement.
He also announced a cash package to help the families of martyred police officers purchase homes and additional financial assistance for the education and marriage of their children.
Rs1 Million for Daughters’ Marriage
Governor Faisal Karim Kundi announced that daughters of martyred police personnel would receive Rs1 million each to help cover their marriage expenses.
He said the KP Police would be provided with a compensation package similar to the one offered to police personnel in Punjab.
The governor also announced financial assistance of Rs5 million for the families of police personnel if their children or parents were targeted and killed, according to the details shared at the ceremony.
Plot Allotment Letters Distributed
At the Governor House, Faisal Karim Kundi distributed plot allotment letters among the families of martyred police personnel.
Families of police officers who lost their lives in the line of duty in Bannu, Lakki Marwat and other districts of the province received the allotment letters.
The governor paid tribute to the sacrifices made by police personnel in the fight against terrorism and stressed the need for collective support for the provincial police force.
Governor Calls for Unified Action Against Terrorism
Faisal Karim Kundi said the entire province must stand alongside the police as they continue to confront security challenges.
He stated that development funds could be curtailed if necessary to ensure resources were available for essential priorities. He also said police salaries had been increased to bring them in line with salaries in other provinces.
The governor emphasised that an effective strategy to eliminate terrorism required cooperation among all relevant institutions.
He thanked the federal interior minister for supporting the province and said the federal government stood with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in addressing its security challenges.
The announced measures aim to provide greater financial security and practical support to the families of police personnel who have sacrificed their lives in the line of duty.
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