It’s a rare occasion for someone to put the lives of strangers before their own. We often neglect the true bravery and courage it takes to be a policeman. We see them every day, protecting the nation and serving the greater good of the county. Pakistani policeman are sometimes known to be corrupt and dishonest – but we shouldn’t put a label on them all based on the actions of few.

A brave policeman, Sareer, who was a traffic constable in Nowshera, lost his life trying to save a family from getting hit by a speeding truck.

#KPPolice has fulfilled its Promise with the KP people; KP Police promised, “With our Lives and our Blood, we will save our people.”

A Traffic constable Sareer embraced Shahadat in #Nowshera while saving a family from a truck. pic.twitter.com/jv4GsAzP2g

— KP Police (@KP_Police1) January 14, 2018

According to the KP Police, Sareer saw a truck speeding towards a family. He immediately raced to stop the truck and save the family, getting hit by the truck and losing his life in the process. The truck driver fled the scene immediately but was soon arrested by the police.

Sareer’s funeral was held yesterday in Nowshera, in a ceremony honoring his bravery and courage.

Although this was a dreadful tragedy there is a source of inspiration in this story. As soon as Sareer sensed danger for the family, his immediate instinctive reaction was not for his own safety but for the safety of the family.  Not only did he save multiple lives, but he has become an example for us all.

The KP Police claim that they have fulfilled their promise with the people of KP: “With our lives and our blood, we will save our people.”

This is definitely an instance that makes you proud to be a Pakistani

Many people praised Sareer’s bravery

He was truly a hero.

We applaud Sareer for his bravery, courage, and heroism. May he rest in peace.

cover image source: @KP_Police1 / Twitter