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 on Sunday and received cheques of Rs 2.5 million each as financial assistance.
The cheques were received by the mothers of deceased boys.
Talking to the affected families, the chief minister announced the Punjab government will bear educational expenses of the children of both the families. He also announced provision of a job to the brother of deceased Murtaza.
Shahbaz Sharif said though the deceased could not be brought back, justice will be ensured and the government will follow the cases.
Shahbaz Sharif also ordered the authorities concerned to ensure the protection for the families of Murtaza and Zain. He directed the CCPO Lahore to present challan of the cases in the court as soon as possible.
Those who met the chief minister included mother and brother of deceased Murtaza and mother, uncle and aunt of Zain. Federal Minister for Railways Kh Saad Rafique, Mrs Khawaja Saad Rafique, MPA Yasin Sohal, CCPO Lahore and SSP Investigation were also present on the occasion.