Tuesday 27 Oct, 2026
Metro53 - JHELUM (Web Desk) — Personnel of the Jhelum Elite Force met with a traffic accident while traveling to Lahore for special duty, resulting in the martyrdom of two police officers and severe injuries to four others. The deceased officers have been identified as Driver Constable Asghar Ali and Constable Naveed Afzal. The injured personnel are receiving medical treatment at Mayo Ho
According to police details, the Elite Force personnel were en route to Lahore to perform a special duty when their vehicle met with an accident. In the tragic incident, Driver Constable Asghar Ali and Constable Naveed Afzal lost their lives, while four other personnel were critically injured.
Following the accident, the injured officers were rushed to Mayo Hospital, Lahore, where they are undergoing treatment. Senior police officers visited the hospital to inquire after their health.
The complete details and causes of the accident have not yet been disclosed.
The bodies of both martyred police officers are being transferred to Jhelum. Their funeral prayers will be offered at the Police Lines Jhelum, with the timing to be announced later.
The news of their martyrdom has spread grief among police circles and the families of the deceased officers, who lost their lives while traveling to perform their official duties.
District Police Officer (DPO) Jhelum, Shafiq Ahmad Chaudhry, expressed deep sorrow and grief over the martyrdom of the police personnel. He extended his heartfelt condolences to the families of the martyrs and prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured personnel.
DPO Jhelum stated that the brave officers who sacrificed their lives in the line of duty are the pride of the police force and their sacrifices will always be remembered. He added that the Jhelum Police stand with the families of the martyrs during this painful time and are praying for the injured officers' fast recovery.
Prayers for Maghfirah (forgiveness) of the martyred officers and patience for their grieving families are being offered, alongside prayers for the swift recovery of the injured personnel.
May Allah Almighty grant the martyrs a high status in His mercy, bestow patience upon their families, and grant complete recovery to the injured. Aameen.
