Sargodha constable martyred in police raid on suspect

A Punjab Police constable was shot dead on Thursday while trying to arrest a wanted suspect in Sargodha, police said.

According to a Punjab Police spokesperson, a police team raided a location within the Kot Momin Police Station area to capture the accused. As officers approached, the suspect fired at them. One bullet hit Constable Fazal Ahmad in the chest.

The constable was taken to District Headquarters Hospital, Sargodha, but he died of his injuries. Police declared him a martyr.

Inspector General of Police Punjab Abdul Kareem expressed grief over the death. He said Punjab Police stood with the constable's family and that welfare arrangements would be made for them.

The funeral prayer for Fazal Ahmad was offered at Police Lines Sargodha. Police officers, senior law-enforcement officials, members of the Punjab Assembly, government representatives and civil-society members attended. A contingent of Punjab Police presented a guard of honour, and special prayers were offered.

After the funeral, the body was taken to the constable's native village, Naseer Pur Kalan, for burial.

DPO Sargodha Tauqeer Muhammad Naeem also paid tribute. He met the family and said families of police martyrs were treated as part of the police family and would continue receiving institutional support. He said police personnel remained committed to their duties despite the risks, and that each martyr's sacrifice strengthened the department's resolve to protect citizens and fight crime.

Punjab Police said it would provide assistance and care to the family of the fallen constable. The incident highlighted the danger police personnel face in operations against criminals, senior officials said.