Times of Islamabad

Punjab government announces huge compensation for Sahiwal encounter victim family

Punjab government announces huge compensation for Sahiwal encounter victim family

LAHORE – Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar has said that JIT formed toprobe Sahiwal incident will present its report tomorrow.

Talking to newsmen in Lahore this evening, he said the Government hasannounced to give twenty million rupees to the victim family.

Chief Minister Punjab, Sardar Usman Ahmad Khan Buzdar has said that an FIRhas been registered against the persons responsible for Sahiwal incidentand stern action will be taken against them as per the laws.

He said rule of law will be ensured by the incumbent government throughoutthe province.

The Chief Minister said justice will not only be provided to the victimfamily, rather, it would also be seen taking place.

Earlier, the Chief Minister chaired a meeting in Lahore yesterday, toreview the situation in wake of Sahiwal incident and progress ofinvestigation in the case.

Punjab Law Minister Raja Bisharat, Chief Sectary and Inspector GeneralPunjab Police attended the meeting.