Caretaker Interior Minister Sarfraz Ahmed Bugti has expressed his deepest grief over the martyrdom of police constable Adeel Zafar, who was martyred in an encounter with robbers in Rawat on Sunday.
He also prayed for the speedy recovery of the two injured constables, Asher and Adil and also appreciated their bravery for putting their lives in the line of duty. The home minister said that the police personnel fought the robbers with utmost bravery and killed three of them.
He also said that all personnel who risk their lives to protect the public are our heroes.
“No stone should be left unturned in the pursuit of criminal elements,” the home minister said and added, we will not rest until all those responsible for the killing of Constable Adeel Zafar are brought to justice.
The home minister also directed the authorities to provide the best possible medical treatment to the injured constables. He said that the government would ensure taking care of the martyred constable. RPO visits hospital to inquire about health of injured cops: Regional Police Officer (RPO) Rawalpindi Region Syed Khurram Ali here on Sunday visited a local hospital to inquire about the health of cops who were injured during firing with dacoits in Rawat.
According to the police spokesman, the RPO also gave instructions to provide the best treatment facilities to injured cops. The RPO appreciated the courage of the injured personnel and appreciated their bravery. The officers and jawans who do not care about their lives while protecting citizens are our valuable assets, he added. He said that it was the prime duty of the police to protect the lives and properties of the people.
A police raiding party came under gunfire from dacoits. Tragically, Constable Adeel Zafar lost his life in the line of duty, while Constable Asher and Constable Adil sustained injuries during the exchange of fire.
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