Five cops suspended for extorting money from citizen

LAHORE : Five police officials in Lahore’s Qila Gujjar Singh area have been suspended for allegedly extorting money from a citizen during a routine checking.

According to police sources, the suspended officers - Head Constables Hassan, Shakeel, and Tahir, along with Constables Tajammul and Imran - were found guilty of misconduct during an internal inquiry.

The incident came to light when a citizen reported the alleged extortion via the police helpline 15, stating that officers had taken Rs1,000 from him during a routine check. Following the complaint, the accused officers allegedly coerced the complainant into giving a false statement and signing an apology letter to cover up their actions.

However, a departmental inquiry confirmed their involvement in the incident, leading to their immediate suspension.

Trainee ASPs visit CCP office

A delegation of trainee ASPs from the 51st Common Training Programme of the National Police Academy visited the Capital City Police Office for a study tour.

The delegation comprised 18 ASPs, including female officers. The officers were briefed on Lahore Police’s training, performance, crime prevention and other professional matters.

ASP Defence Shehrbano Naqvi provided insights into the organizational structure of the Lahore Police. During his address to the police probationers, the CCPO mentioned that comprehensive reforms have been introduced to make police a public-centric department. He highlighted the pivotal role of Police in ensuring a safe society and urged the delegation to embrace competence, professionalism and a spirit of public service; reminding them that they are the future leaders of law enforcement and should focus on best delivery.

The CCPO underscored that honest, hardworking and dedicated officers are a valuable asset to the police department. He urged the officers to harness the latest technology to transform archaic policing practices, ensuring their presence brings a tangible and positive shift in the conventional "Thana culture."

The CCPO also instructed them to ensure that no innocent is illegally arrested under their supervision. He reiterated that police service was not a routine job but a lifestyle, dedicated to public service. The delegation commended Lahore Police for their professional contributions to a peaceful society.

The event concluded with the exchange of commemorative souvenirs. The ceremony was attended by DIG (OCU) Imran Kishwar, DIG (Investigation) Zeeshan Raza, DIG (Operations) M Faisal Kamran, SSP (Investigation) M Naveed, SSP (Admin) Atif Nazir and SSP (Operations) Tasawar Iqbal.