Police martyrs' families to boycott Aug 4 events
Led by Muhammad Salman Khan, the families declared that they will stage a strong protest during the central event in Peshawar, where Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur is expected as the chief guest.
The affected families, whose loved ones laid down their lives in the fight against terrorism, stated that from 1998 to 2024, not a single child of a martyr from their regions has been given employment.
Speaking at a press conference held at the Peshawar Press Club, the children of the fallen officers, carrying portraits of their martyred fathers, stood in silent protest. Salman Khan lamented that while their elders gave their lives to defend the country, their children have been left without support, wandering the streets and facing rejection.
The families expressed frustration that their children are growing older and are repeatedly told that they no longer qualify for employment due to age limits.
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