Nine cops sacked for ‘corruption’

MUZAFFARGARH:

District Police Officer (DPO) Muhammad Hassan Iqbal sacked nine police employees over corruption and misuse of power.

The DPO conducted 'Ardal room' at police lines on Saturday to hear the inquiries against the police employees. The DPO sacked nine police employees including two Hawaladars after allegations proved against them.

Similarly, sentence of force retirement was awarded to an official, another demoted, services of four sub-inspectors and four ASIs confiscated, censure punishments were also awarded to four sub-inspectors and five assistant sub-inspectors. He said that police officials and employees, who were involved in cruelty and oppression with citizens, would be dealt with strict action.

Published in The Express Tribune, December 13^th, 2020.