Chinese govt presents compensation cheques to families of martyred policemen

ISLAMABAD: Chinese government on Thursday released Rs6 million compensation money for the families of the martyred policemen, who embraced martyrdom during the terrorists attack on the Chinese consulate in Karachi.      

The Chinese government highly valued the sacrifices rendered by the two police officials and said their sacrifices were unforgettable for the government and the people of China.

According to the detail, Chinese counsel general on the behalf of his government, handed over compensation cheques worth Rs3 million to each family of the martyred police officials during a ceremony in Karachi.

The counsel general highly appreciated the sacrifices of the police officials and declared them brave son on the soil.

On this occasion, Sindh IG felicitated the Chinese government for the assistance to the families of the martyred police officials and said, ” Martyrs never die.”

It is pertinent to note here that a pro-India militant organization, Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) had claimed responsibility of the attack.

The attack

At least three suicide attackers tried to storm the Chinese consulate in the Karachi November 23, but were killed before they could get into the building.

Two policemen embraced martyrdom in exchange of fire with the three terrorists armed with suicide jackets. Two civilians were also killed in the attack.

Karachi Police Chief Amir Shaikh told media that the three attackers came in a car filled with explosives but failed to get inside the heavily fortified compound.

“They tried to get inside but the Rangers and police killed one of the terrorists,” Shaikh said.

A gun battle broke out with the two other attackers, but they were also killed, he added.

“There were three attackers and all three have been killed,” Shaikh said. “They could not even get in the compound. They tried to get into the visa section”.

Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi confirmed that all officials and staff present inside the consulate were safe as security forces foiled the attack within no time.

The foreign minister told media that forces and police killed all three terrorists and secured the area.

Prime Minister Imran Khan, Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi, Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry and other ministers and politicians condemned the attack and termed it a conspiracy against Pak-China friendship.