Govt to extend all possible help to police, says KP CM

PESHAWAR: Vowing to strengthen police, Caretaker Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Justice (R) Syed Arshad Hussain Shah on Wednesday said that history of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa police was full of sacrifices and the people as well as the government were proud of the invaluable sacrifices rendered by police.

Speaking at the “Police Darbar” as the chief guest during his visit to Police Lines. He added that for the protection of the lives and properties of the general public, police personnel were performing their duties with utmost dedication, bravery and courage, and putting their own lives to risk.

“The way our police are fighting against the menace of terrorism is matchless,” he remarked and added that the government and entire nation stand by the police to eliminate this menace for all.

Syed Arshad Hussain Shah maintained that the cowardly attacks cannot demoralize the police force.“Morale of our police personnel is as high as ever and they are always ready to sacrifice their lives for the sake of the nation and country,” he added. He said that law and order was the top most priority of the caretaker provincial government, and it was taking all possible steps to strengthen the police. “And we will fulfill all the requirements of the police force.”

Special funds would be arranged for the treatment of injured police personnel and wellbeing of police would be taken proper care of, he added.

Talking to media on the occasion, the chief minister said that at present the province was faced with financial crunches, as it was not getting its due shares in various heads including the shares of merged areas from the federal government, However, he made it clear that his government, despite the financial difficulties, was taking every possible step to strengthen the police force.Earlier, the chief minister visited the monument of police martyrs and offered Fatiha for the eternal peace of the martyrs, said a handout. The chief minister also visited the Data Analysis Section, where he was briefed about the functions of that section and other related matters.