LAHORE(National times)- Punjab IG Police Dr Usman Anwar paid rich tribute to the police martyrs who sacrificed their lives during the blast of GPO Chowk in 2008, Dunya News reported. He further mentioned that on this very day in 2008, 16 officers and personnel of Punjab Police sacrificed their precious lives. Among the martyrs of the GPO Chowk tragedy were two ASIs and 14 other personnel. The IGP said that the memory of the martyrs of the GPO Chowk tragedy will always remain fresh in our hearts, and every officer of Lahore Police serves as a frontline force for the protection of the country and nation. Dr Usman Anwar further stated that the family members of the martyrs of the GPO Chowk tragedy have been provided with jobs in the police department, and added that all resources are being utilised for the welfare of the heirs of the martyred police personnel.