Report: ANI :
LAHORE — DIG Investigation Syed Zeeshan Raza has taken strict departmental action against several police officers over allegations of corruption, abuse of authority and misuse of powers.
The DIG issued the orders after hearing 22 show-cause notices and 72 appeals in his office.
In Charge Investigation Police Station Akbari Gate Muhammad Anwar was demoted to the rank of Sub-Inspector over corruption and abuse of authority. He was also immediately suspended and ordered to report to headquarters.
Sub-Inspector Liaqat Ali of Kahna Police Station and ASI Mustansar of Gulberg Police Station were suspended and ordered to report to headquarters over corruption charges, while SP Model Town was directed to conduct an inquiry.
Inspector Alam Langriyal was awarded a major punishment for misuse of authority.
Sub-Inspectors Mansha Khan, Muhammad Aslam, Naveed Shafiq and Muhammad Yousuf, along with ASI Muhammad Abbas, were ordered to forfeit two years of service each for exceeding their authority.
During the proceedings, other officers were also punished for failing to provide satisfactory responses to show-cause notices. Appeals filed by 35 officials were rejected, while several others were issued warnings.
DIG Investigation Syed Zeeshan Raza said the police department has an effective self-accountability mechanism and is following a zero-tolerance policy against corruption and abuse of authority. He said the purpose of the Orderly Room is to ensure accountability, adding that hardworking, competent and honest police officers are the real asset of the department.
