Shahbaz gives Rs2.5m each to heirs of two students

LAHORE: The heirs of Murtaza who was murdered in Askari-10 and Zain who was killed in Cavalry Ground met Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif here on Sunday and were given cheques of financial assistance for Rs2.5 million each.

The cheques were received by mothers of both deceased students.

Talking to the affected families, the chief minister announced that the Punjab government would bear educational expenses of the children of both families.

He also announced the provision of a job to the brother of deceased Murtaza. He said though the deceased could not be brought back, the demands of justice would be fulfilled and the Punjab government would follow the cases.

Mr Shahbaz ordered all out protection to the families of Murtaza and Zain. He directed the CCPO to present the challan of the cases in the court without any delay.

Federal Minister for Railways Khawaja Saad Rafique, Mrs Khawaja Saad Rafique, MPA Yasin Sohal, the CCPO and SSP (Investigations) were also present.

Source: Dawn