Rahim Yar Khan (Web Desk): The funeral prayers for police personnel martyred in the attack by robbers in Machhka were held at the Sadiq Shaheed Police Lines Rahim Yar Khan.
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, Punjab IGP Dr Usman Anwar and Punjab Home Secretary Noor-ul-Amin Mengal attended the funeral prayers.
A large number of senior police and military officials, police personnel, public, and relatives of martyrs also participated in the prayers.
At least 12 policemen were martyred and seven others injured after dacoits fired rockets at police vehicles in Kacha area of Rahim Yar Khan on Thursday.
According to police sources, the horrific incident occurred in Machchka, a riverine area in Sadiqabad, where two police vehicles were attacked by robbers.
The police officials said that more than 15 cops in two police mobiles were returning after finishing their duty were trapped in rainwater when bandits fired rockets at them.
Three of the martyred policemen belonged to the Hindu community. A smart contingent of police paid tribute to the martyrs.
After the funeral prayers, the bodies of the martyrs were sent to their native areas. The martyrs will be given full honours during their burial in their hometowns.
Mohsin Naqvi visited police personnel receiving treatment at Sheikh Zayed Hospital Rahim Yar Khan.
Speaking to the media, he said the great sacrifices of martyrs would not go in vain.
The federal government would provide complete support to the Punjab government in eliminating robbers from Kachha area.
Mohsin Naqvi called the martyrdom of police personnel a tragedy for Pakistan and emphasised that those involved in the heinous act would be made an example and awarded the harshest punishment under the law.
The interior minister also stated that recommendations would be made to bestow high honours upon the martyrs.
