Data Darbar blast: Buzdar presents Rs 10m cheque to heirs of each martyred cop

Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar on Thursday presented cheques of Rs 10 million each to the families of martyred police officials in Data Darbar blast.
Talking on the occasion, the CM said that residences and plots will also be given to the police martyrs and the heirs will receive full salary till the retirement of the martyred officials.
"The government will provide a government job to the widow, son or daughter and the families will live in the government residence till retirement. Similarly, children will also be provided free healthcare and educational facilities," he added.
According to him, the martyred have sacrificed their lives for the motherland and every possible effort will be made by the government to facilitate their heirs. Punjab police have always written the history of bravery by fighting on the frontline. The heirs are part of his family and the Punjab government is standing by them.
"The nation will not forget the great sacrifices rendered by the martyred police officials. The Punjab police will be provided all possible support and a relief package will be announced in the budget for the families of civilians embracing martyrdom in such incidents," he added.
IG Police Capt Arif Nawaz (retd) said the martyrs are the pride of police institution and taking care of their families is responsibility of the Police department, which will be performed in a good manner.
"The morale of the Punjab police is high because of the sacrifices and the police will continue to render sacrifices for the sake of maintaining peace in the country," he added.
On the occasion, Punjab Law Minister Raja Basharat, ACS (Home) Ali Murtaza and others were also present. Meanwhile, the CM expressed a deep sense of sorrow over the death of brother-in-law of President Arif Alvi and father of foreign office spokesman Dr Muhammad Faisal. He has extended sympathies to the bereaved families and prayed that may Almighty Allah rest the departed souls in eternal peace.