Peshawar: Police constable Kamran Khan, who was martyred in firing by unidentified assailants in the Shakas area within the jurisdiction of Jamrud Police Station, was laid to rest with full official honours at Police Lines Khyber, Shakas on Friday.
CCPO Peshawar Dr Mian Saeed Ahmad, DPO Khyber Waqar Ahmad, SP Investigation Shafiq Khan, Assistant Commissioner Jamrud Salman Hastam, Lieutenant Colonel Fida, police officers, the bereaved family and a large number of local residents attended the funeral prayers.
Police officers laid floral wreaths on the coffin and prayed for the departed soul, elevation of his ranks in the hereafter and patience for the bereaved family.
CCPO Peshawar Dr Mian Saeed Ahmad paid tribute to the bravery, dedication and spirit of sacrifice displayed by Constable Kamran Khan, saying he had set a remarkable example of courage and devotion to duty by sacrificing his life while performing his official responsibilities.
He said such brave personnel were the pride of the police force and a valuable asset to the nation, adding that their sacrifices would always be remembered.
The CCPO also expressed heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and prayed for the eternal peace of the martyr and strength for his family to bear the loss.