Cops barred from uploading selfies in uniform
KHYBER: The Khyber police authorities have barred cops from uploading their pictures in uniform on social media and directed them not to indulge in such activities. In a notification, district police officer (DPO) Waqar Ahmad directed policemen to refrain from uploading their photos in uniform as such activities were aimed at personal promotion. The notification said that the police uniform…
The Khyber police have prohibited officers from posting pictures of themselves in uniform on social media platforms, according to a recent directive. District Police Officer Waqar Ahmad issued the notice, warning that such actions were primarily aimed at personal gain and not aligned with the official role of the police. The notice emphasized that the uniform symbolizes the officer's official status, and therefore, the police should refrain from using photographs in uniform for purposes beyond their official duties.
The order was issued as some disgruntled police officials had formed a protest camp in Jamrud, demanding a new service structure. They threatened to abandon their official uniforms and revert to the traditional Khasadar attire if their demands were not met. Meanwhile, transporters carrying Afghan families to Afghanistan at the Torkham border reported encountering customs officials demanding bribes.
They claimed they faced threats of dire consequences if they refused to pay, with amounts ranging from Rs1,000 per vehicle. This was for issuing entry and exit passes, even after passing through electronic and manual scanning and receiving a gate pass. However, the allegations could not be independently verified.
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