Peshawar
Provincial Minister for Public Health Engineering Pakhtunyar Khan, Chief Secretary Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Shahab Ali Shah, and Inspector General of Police (IGP) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Zulfiqar Hameed visited Iqbal Shaheed Police Lines in Bannu today. They were warmly received by Regional Police Officer (RPO) Bannu Imran Shahid, District Police Officer (DPO) Bannu Ziauddin Ahmed, and other senior police officials. A contingent of police personnel presented a guard of honor to the distinguished guests, who later laid floral wreaths at the Martyrs’ Memorial and offered special prayers for the fallen heroes.
The provincial minister, chief secretary, and IGP conducted a detailed inspection of the police lines, reviewing security arrangements and visiting the Command and Control Center. During their visit, they also toured the site of recent terrorist incidents in Kot Brarra, including affected homes and a mosque. Later, they met with the families of those martyred in the blasts, expressing heartfelt condolences and offering prayers for the departed souls.
Speaking on the occasion, IGP Zulfiqar Hameed praised the resilience and bravery of the people of Bannu, who have always stood shoulder to shoulder with security forces in the fight against terrorism. He reaffirmed that the sacrifices of the martyrs would not go in vain. Acknowledging the courage and dedication of Bannu’s police force, the IGP noted that they have consistently been at the forefront in combating terrorism and maintaining security in the region.
The IGP further stated that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police is being equipped with advanced weapons and modern technology to effectively counter criminal and militant threats. He also emphasized his commitment to police welfare initiatives and commended the exceptional performance of Bannu’s law enforcement personnel.
During their visit, the Chief Secretary and IGP also inaugurated the reconstruction of a rest house within the police lines that had been damaged in a terrorist attack some time ago.
