Lahore: Punjab Police have provided a house worth Rs13. 5 million to the family of Shaheed Constable Muhammad Rafiq as part of its ongoing welfare programme for the families of police martyrs.
According to a Punjab Police spokesperson, the house was purchased in Garhi Sultan Shah area of Rajanpur in accordance with the preference of the martyr’s family, while the government of Punjab released the required funds for the purchase.
The spokesperson said Constable Muhammad Rafiq embraced martyrdom in 2024 after coming under fire from dacoits while performing his official duties in the Katcha area. He is survived by his widow, seven daughters and one son.
Punjab Inspector General of Police (IGP) Abdul Kareem paid tribute to the sacrifice of Shaheed Constable Muhammad Rafiq, and said he laid down his life in the line of duty without caring for his own safety.
The IGP said Punjab Police would never forget the supreme sacrifices rendered by its brave personnel, adding that the force remained committed to the welfare and well-being of the families of its martyrs.
He said Punjab Police were the custodian of the legacy of more than 1, 700 martyrs and ensuring the welfare of their families would continue to remain one of its foremost priorities.