PESHAWAR
Chief Minister Mahmood Khan on Thursday announced Rs5 million for the slain party worker Rahimuddin, who was shot dead by unidentified men in a passenger bus on Swat Motorway over heated political debates.
According to details, some unknown passengers shot dead Rahimuddin and injured his brother Waqasuddin seriously.
The tragic incident occurred on Swat Motorway near Katlang Interchange on Sunday. The bus in which two brothers Rahimuddin and Waqasuddin were traveling was on its way to Taimargirah.
During their journey, both the brothers got engaged in a heated political debate with other passengers while the bus was moving towards its destination.
CM-KP while chairing a special meeting regarding the tragic incident was briefed in detail about the various aspects of the incident, including the progress made on the arrest of absconders involved in the incident.
Special Assistant to Chief Minister for Prisons Shafiullah Khan, MNA Syed Mehboob Shah, Principal Secretary to Chief Minister Amjad Ali Khan, Commissioner Malakand, RPO Mardan, DPO Mardan and other concerned officials attended the meeting.
The family members of the deceased were also present on the occasion.
The Chief Minister directed the concerned authorities to take swift action ensuring early arrest of the fugitives and made it clear that those involved in the gruesome murder should be brought to book at all costs.
The Chief Minister further directed them to complete the prosecution process effectively and said that providing justice to the bereaved family is the first priority, adding that all available resources should be utilized for this purpose.
On this occasion, the Chief Minister also extended his heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved family and announced a special package of Rs 5 million and government jobs for the family members of the late Rahimuddin.
Talking to the heirs of the deceased, the Chief Minister clarified that nothing can replace a precious human life; however, the provincial government will extend every support to ensure justice is served.
The Chief Minister prayed for the higher ranks of the martyr as well as patience and perseverance for the grieved family members on this irrevocable loss.
