PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Governor Faisal Karim Kundi has announced a major relief package for provincial police personnel, increasing compensation for martyrs, injured officers and their families.
The governor has also directed authorities to establish partnerships with banks and companies to provide additional support to police personnel and families of those who lose their lives in the line of duty. He also announced an increase in police salaries.
Compensation for Police Martyrs Increased
Under the revised package, compensation for police personnel from constable to inspector has increased from Rs11 million to Rs17 million.
The revised amounts for other ranks and grades are as follows:
- DSPs and ASPs: Increased from Rs16 million to Rs25 million.
- Grades 18 and 19: Increased from Rs21 million to Rs30 million.
- Grade 20 and above: Increased from Rs21 million to Rs35 million.
The package also introduces higher financial assistance for the families of police martyrs in place of residential plots.
Financial Assistance Replaces Residential Plots
Under the revised arrangement, families of police personnel from constable to inspector will receive Rs18 million instead of a five-marla residential plot.
Families of deputy superintendents of police (DSPs) and assistant superintendents of police (ASPs) will receive Rs25 million in housing assistance.
For higher-ranking officers, the revised benefits are:
- Grades 18 and 19: Rs35 million instead of a 10-marla residential plot.
- Grade 20 and above: Rs70 million instead of a one-kanal residential plot.
Higher Grants for Injured and Disabled Personnel
Governor Faisal Karim Kundi said financial assistance for injured police personnel had increased from Rs100,000 to Rs1.5 million.
The package also provides a grant of Rs5 million for police personnel who suffer permanent disabilities.
Additional financial assistance will be available to police families following the death of close relatives. Under the package, Rs5 million will be provided if a police officer’s spouse or child dies, while Rs3 million will be given in the event of the death of a parent or sibling.
Marriage Grant for Daughters of Police Martyrs
The governor also announced a special grant of Rs1 million for the marriage of each daughter of a police martyr.
The package aims to provide greater financial support to police personnel and their families, particularly those affected by deaths, injuries and permanent disabilities suffered in the line of duty.
