Lahore, May 14, 2023 (PPI-OT): Constables and their leaders, i.e. officers, are one, united, it will be ensured that the entire force leadership and constabulary together leave no stone unturned in serving and protecting the citizens, Dr. Usman Anwar.
Inspector General Police Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar has issued a special message about the viral video of a police officer caning an official in Lahore. IG Punjab said that the police are a disciplined force in which the balance of reward and punishment must be maintained, action must be taken against the officials in case of refusal of duty. IG Punjab said that no officer has the right to abuse or use force in the reaction, there are many punishments according to the discipline matrix in the department for violation of discipline.
Regarding the details of the viral incident, IG Punjab said that an ASP asked the constable for duty two or three times, but he sat down each time. IG Punjab said that ASP Sahib had no right to pick up a stick or go to the extent of verbal abuse, such behaviour does not suit his leadership.
Dr. Usman Anwar said that the accountability was started as soon as the video of the incident came out, the investigation of the incident from all aspects was conducted under the leadership of SSP. IG Punjab said that after four hours of meticulous inquiry at all points, it was found that the fault was on both sides.
Dr. Usman Anwar said that my message to all the supervisory officers of the force is that they can neither abuse their subordinates nor pickup sticks. IG Punjab said that the ASP admitted his mistake and apologized showing greatness.
Similarly, the constable regretted his behaviour and admitted that he should not have done it at all. IG Punjab said that both ASP and constables have been held equally accountable. Constables and their leaders, i.e. officers, are one, united, IGP added.
Along with being accountable for everything, he said that the welfare and motivation chain would be started with a new spirit after this incident. Dr. Usman Anwar said that duty hours would be observed, it would be ensured that the entire force leadership and constabulary leave no stone unturned in serving and protecting the citizens.
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