ISLAMABAD: Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) witnessed violent clashes between police and protesters, tragically claiming the life of one police official, Constable Abdul Hameed Shah, and leaving more than a dozen others injured.
According to a police statement, Constable Abdul Hameed Shah who was abducted and tortured by miscreants during the protest, later succumbed to his injuries at the hospital and embraced martyrdom.
Hameed Shah, posted in the Investigation Wing had been deployed at Chungi No. 26 for law and order duties, the police official told APP on Sunday.
Hailing from Abbottabad, Abdul Hameed Shah had served in Islamabad Police since 1988 and was just three months away from his retirement, he added.
The officer vowed that strict legal action would be taken against those responsible for the violence, emphasizing that those protecting ICT were national heroes.
He condemned the attackers, reportedly affiliated with a political party, and stressed that while the police had shown restraint, the challenge to the state’s authority would no longer be tolerated.
The funeral prayer for Constable Abdul Hameed Shah will be offered today at 12:30 p.m. at Express Chowk Blue area.
On the other hand, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed deep grief and sorrow over the martyrdom of Islamabad Policeman who passed away due to stone pelting by PTI protestors.
Strongly condemning the incident, the prime minister emphasized that PTI had always resorted to violence under the guise of protests.
In the past, the same political party had also attacked the building of a state-run TV and broken the gate of the parliament house.
He also expressed his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family members and prayed for the elevation of the ranks of the martyr in Jannah.
The prime minister directed the relevant authorities to bring all those involved in the incident to justice.
Meanwhile , Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Sunday expressed profound sorrow over the tragic martyrdom of Police Constable Abdul Hameed Shah, who lost his life due to violent acts committed by protesters of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) the other day.
In an official statement issued here, Naqvi conveyed his heartfelt sympathy and condolences to the family of the fallen officer.
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Minister Naqvi assured the bereaved family of full support and care, pledging that the federal government stands with them during this difficult time. “We are with the grieving family in this hour of sorrow and share their pain,” Naqvi said.
