Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor announces police relief package

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi has announced a major welfare and relief package for the provincial police force. The package includes significant increases in compensation for officers martyred in the line of duty and those who suffer injuries or permanent disabilities.

Under the revised terms, compensation for martyred personnel ranging from constable to inspector has risen to Rs17 million. For DSPs and ASPs, the amount has increased to Rs25 million. Officers in grades 18 and 19 will receive Rs30 million, while those in grade 20 and above will receive up to Rs35 million. Additionally, the government is replacing previously allotted residential plots with direct cash payments to bereaved families, with amounts reaching up to Rs70 million for high-ranking officers.

Regarding injured personnel, compensation for severe injuries has increased to Rs1.5 million, and a grant of Rs5 million has been approved for those suffering permanent disabilities. The Governor also announced increases in police salaries and directed authorities to establish partnerships with banks and companies to further support the force and their families.