Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Governor Faisal Karim Kundi has announced an increase in police salaries and benefits. He also announced higher compensation for police martyrs and injured officers.
The governor made these announcements during a ceremony at the Governor’s House in Peshawar. He distributed plot allotment letters among the families of police martyrs.
Inspector General of Police Zulfiqar Hameed, police officers, members of the Advisory Council and families of the martyrs attended the event.
What benefits did the governor announce?
Kundi said police salaries would be increased by more than expected. He added that the salaries of KP police personnel should be higher than those in other provinces.
He also announced an increase in compensation for police martyrs and officers injured while performing their duties.
The governor announced financial assistance for families of police personnel killed in terrorist attacks.
Which cases will be covered?
The proposed package will cover cases involving the deaths of parents, spouses, children and siblings of police personnel.
Financial assistance will also be provided to families of KP police officers who die due to reasons other than terrorism, police encounters or law and order duties.
The governor also announced financial support for the children of police martyrs who wish to buy a house instead of receiving a plot. He approved a special gift for the daughters of police martyrs on their weddings.
What steps were announced for police martyrs’ children?
Kundi directed the authorities to establish an effective system to provide free education to the children of police martyrs.
He said arrangements should be made through Sweet Homes under the supervision of Zamurd Khan.
Banks could also support the education programme through their corporate social responsibility initiatives.
What did the governor say about police recruitment?
The governor directed the authorities to speed up recruitment against vacant police posts.
He said the shortage of police personnel should be addressed to reduce unnecessary pressure on serving officers. He added that enough staff must be available to protect the public.
