Martyreds are the asset of the police department:IGP

Lahore: The police officers who put their lives at stake while fighting against the criminals are in fact an asset of the police department. The entire police force salutes the services of officers like DSP Muhammad Nawaz who laid down his life in the line of duty while fighting against the criminals in Chiniot district today.

Inspector General of Police (IGP) Punjab, Aftab Sultan, expressed these views while paying rich tributes to martyred DSP died in Chenab Nagar today.

The police launched the operation against the bank robbery after the armed bandits stormed the Punjab Cooperative Bank near Lorry Adda in Laliyan area. The police responded quickly and foiled the robbery attempt.

During the crossfire, DSP Chenab Nagar Circle, Muhammad Nawaz, was martyred. He was rushed to the Fazal Omar hospital where he died later. The district Chiniot police set an example of bravery and courage. One of the robbers was also killed during the encounter. The police also foiled the robbery attempt successfully and saved the bank from a financial loss.

Meanwhile, the funeral prayer of DSP Muhammad Nawaz was offered in the Police Lines district Chiniot. RPO Faisalabad, Javed Islam, DPO Ghulam Mubashir Makan and a number of senior police officers also attended the funeral prayer.