Punjab Police Dismisses 588 Corrupt Officers
Inspector-General of Police Punjab Rao Abdul Karim has removed 588 policemen from their posts over corruption, according to a report … Read More The post Punjab Police Dismisses 588 Corrupt Officers appeared first on ProPakistani .
According to a report by 24NewsHD TV channel, Punjab Police Inspector-General Rao Abdul Karim has dismissed 588 policemen from their posts due to corruption, as of Monday. The removal included 178 individuals who were suspended and 53 who were outright dismissed from service. Intelligence reports and citizen complaints played a role in the decision, with 185 intelligence reports and 69 complaints being considered.
The officers targeted were allegedly involved in facilitating drug traffickers and manipulating information related to drug trafficking supervision. The actions against the corrupt officers were taken in multiple cities, including Lahore, Rahim Yar Khan, Multan, Nankana Sahib, and Bhakkar. Among those dismissed were a significant number of sub-inspectors, assistant sub-inspectors, head constables, constables, and traffic police personnel.
Police officials stated that this action was a result of the corruption allegations and would be followed by rigorous integrity checks at licensing offices and police stations.
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