By Syed Muhammad Yaseen Hashmi
Funeral prayers were offered for police officers who were martyred while confronting terrorists during recent incidents in Balochistan. The officers laid down their lives while neutralising militants involved in acts of terrorism.
Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti attended the funeral ceremony. Senior civil and military officials were also present, including the Corps Commander Balochistan, provincial ministers, members of the provincial assembly, and the Inspector General of Police Balochistan.
Speaking on the occasion, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi paid tribute to the fallen officers, saying the entire nation salutes the brave sons of the soil who sacrificed their lives for the security of the country. He stated that law enforcement agencies demonstrated professionalism and vigilance by successfully foiling terrorist attacks.
Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti said that cowardly acts of terrorism cannot weaken national resolve. Instead, such sacrifices strengthen the determination of the state and the people. He added that terrorist elements will never succeed against the strength of the state and the collective will of the nation.
Special prayers were offered for the elevation of the martyrs’ ranks and for lasting peace and stability in the country.

