Cop suspended over social media policy violation
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A police constable was suspended from service on the charge of violating the department’s social media policy.
A police spokesman said on Monday that Constable Bahawal Sher, deputed at the Lorry Adda police post, had shared his video on the social media while smoking a cigarette in police uniform and placing two pistols on a table in front of him.
Taking serious notice of the matter, City Police Officer (CPO) Captain (retired) Muhammad Ali Zia directed the Lyalpur Division superintendent of police to probe into the incident and submit a report besides taking action against the official.
SP Rana Rehman Qadir immediately suspended the constable and directed him to report to the Police Lines.
He was also issued a show-cause notice, after which further departmental action would be taken against him.
The CPO said that the Punjab inspector general of police had prohibited the police employees from using social media in uniform.
They were also barred from recording their videos and sharing them on the social media.
Published in The Express Tribune, February 27th, 2024.