KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that despite limited resources, his government stands firm with its police force and committed with the welfare of the families of martyrs.

“We honour our martyrs not just with tributes but with support, respect, and policies that secure their families’ futures,” he said while addressing a ceremony organised by the Sindh police to observe Police Martyrs’ Day on Monday.

Home Minister Ziaul Hasan Lanjari, Inspector General of Sindh Police Ghulam Nabi Memon, retired IGPs, members of civil society and families of martyrs attended the event.

CM Shah said August 4 is observed annually as Police Martyrs Day across the country to honour the immense sacrifices of police officers who have defended the lives and property of citizens, often at the cost of their own lives.

He assured the families of the fallen that the government and people of Sindh will never forget their sacrifices. “The Sindh Police is not just an institution, it is a symbol of courage, dedication and public protection,” he said.

The CM highlighted the Sindh government’s sustained commitment to strengthening the police force through administrative and financial autonomy.

Discussing the martyrs’ compensation package, the CM disclosed that 2,549 police personnel had been martyred in Sindh since 1971.

Published in Dawn, August 5th, 2025