Lahore:Another brave young officer of the Punjab Police laid down his life in the line of duty.
Elite Constable Tahir Raza Shah made the ultimate sacrifice while protecting the lives and property of citizens during a confrontation with robbers in Chakwal.
IGP Dr. Usman Anwar paid heartfelt tribute to Constable Tahir Raza Shah’s eternal sacrifice, IGP Punjab said that elite constable gave his life fighting against robbers while on duty. Punjab Police will never forget the sacrifice of its brave officer. He expressed condolences, deep sympathy, and sorrow to the martyr’s family. He emphasized that it is the responsibility of the department to support the martyr’s family, and full cooperation will be provided in this regard.
IG Punjab has also sought a report of the incident from the RPO Rawalpindi. Punjab Police spokesperson said that the Chakwal police team conducted a raid in the jungle of Kalar Kahar Rattha village to arrest wanted criminals. During the encounter, Constable Tahir was shot in the abdomen
and arm, and he succumbed to his injuries while receiving treatment at the hospital. In the police’s retaliatory fire, two robbers were killed, and three were arrested.
Later, the funeral prayers for the martyr constable Tahir Raza Shah were held at the Police Lines Chakwal, attended by Regional Police Officer Rawalpindi Babar Sarfraz Alpa, Commissioner Rawalpindi Division Engineer Amir Khattak, and senior police officers, who expressed their condolences to the bereaved family.