ISLAMABAD: Two Islamabad police officials were arrested on Saturday over complaints of harassing couples in public places by demanding marriage certificates.
According to the Islamabad Police Deputy Inspector General Operations, the police officers were involved in harassing families in public places and asking for their marriage certificates, and demanding bribes among other offenses.
On his Twitter handle, the Islamabad Police DIG said that a First Information Report will be registered against the two policemen.
Taking stern notice of corruption & abuse of authority; I’ve ordered FIR against two police officials, both are arrested & facing service dismissal. The job is to protect & serve our citizens… not to harass, exploit or school them in the name of so called moral policing! 1/3 pic.twitter.com/NrALYsVdqV
— Syed Shehzad Nadeem Bukhari (@ShehzadPSP) February 25, 2023
The DIG also said that both policemen have been arrested and after the enquiry, they will be dealt with in accordance to the law.
I’d received complaint that these police officers were involved in harassing families at public places, asking for nikah nama, exploiting the weakness of others for bribery.
Hence after swift inquiry to ascertain facts; these black sheep get what they rightfully deserve. 2/3
— Syed Shehzad Nadeem Bukhari (@ShehzadPSP) February 25, 2023
“The job is to protect & serve our citizens… not to harass, exploit or school them in the name of so-called moral policing,” the DIG said.
Citizens are urged to reach out at 1715 in case of any complaints, self-accountability will be ensured at all times.
I’ve ZERO TOLERANCE against dishonesty & corruption in policing, and I’ll always make hell of an example out of those who dare disgracing police uniform! 3/3
— Syed Shehzad Nadeem Bukhari (@ShehzadPSP) February 25, 2023
He also urged the citizens to reach out at 1715 in case of any complaints regarding the police.
