Balochistan CM Visits Families of Martyred Police Personnel, Announces Jobs and Education Support

QUETTA: Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti visited the homes of police officers and personnel martyred in the terrorist attacks that took place in Quetta on January 31, where he met the bereaved families, expressed heartfelt condolences, and offered prayers for the deceased.

During the visit, the chief minister held special meetings with the children of the martyred police personnel, showing affection and assuring them that they are not only the future of their families but also the hope of the entire nation. He emphasized that the Balochistan government will not abandon the families of martyrs under any circumstances and that their welfare is the state’s foremost responsibility.

Mir Sarfraz Bugti announced that under the prevailing compensation policy, the families of police martyrs will receive immediate financial assistance along with two government jobs—one in the police department and the other in any other government institution. He directed the Additional Chief Secretary (Home) to issue all appointment orders within one week.

The chief minister further announced that the government will bear all educational expenses of the martyrs’ children to ensure they can continue their studies without any financial concerns. Paying tribute to the supreme sacrifice of Shaheed ASI Mahmood ur Rehman, he also ordered that Sariab Police Station be named after him.

He said that the police department is providing Rs 5.5 million to the families of martyrs for house construction and other essential needs, adding that additional resources will be made available as required for their welfare.

While speaking to the families, the chief minister stated that the people of Balochistan owe a debt to the blood of martyrs and reaffirmed that the government will never leave the families of martyrs and heroes unattended. He said hostile forces, particularly terrorist elements acting at the behest of India, are conspiring to destabilize Pakistan and Balochistan, but all such conspiracies will fail.

Mir Sarfraz Bugti asserted that those involved in the terrorist incidents, along with their facilitators, will be brought to justice. He added that comprehensive, transparent, and professional investigations into the recent attacks are underway, with significant progress already made, and investigation teams are working around the clock.

Reiterating his resolve, the chief minister said the Balochistan government is fully capable of combating terrorism and will continue its efforts until anti-state elements are taken to their logical end.

Several provincial ministers, advisers, lawmakers, senior civil and police officials were also present on the occasion.