Gujranwala police, traffic wardens equipped with bodycams

Audio-video recording to help resolve complaints, improve policing

GUJRANWALA:

Punjab Police and City Traffic Police personnel in Gujranwala have been equipped with body cameras under a pilot project aimed at improving transparency, accountability and public trust in law enforcement.

The initiative was launched on the directives of Punjab Chief Minister, with City Police Officer (CPO) Dr Ghayas Gul Khan and Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) Ayesha Butt formally installing body cameras on officers.

In the first phase, around 100 body cameras have been provided to field officers, including traffic wardens and police personnel posted at police stations and checkpoints.

The pilot project was inaugurated near the Shamsi Chowk underpass, where cameras were distributed among officers performing field duties such as patrolling, traffic enforcement and checkpoint security.

Speaking on the occasion, CPO Dr Ghayas Gul Khan said complaints are often received regarding the conduct of police and traffic wardens, but investigations sometimes reveal conflicting accounts from both sides.

"To address this issue and ensure factual accountability, the chief minister ordered the launch of this pilot project," he said.

He explained that the body cameras will record both audio and video, making it easier to determine the truth in case of any complaint.