11 officers penalised over negligence

LAHORE : The process of internal accountability in the Lahore Police continues as DIG Operations Faisal Kamran penalised 11 officers and personnel during a weekly Orderly Room session held at Qila Gujjar Singh on Saturday.

According to the police spokesperson, the officers were issued show-cause notices and subsequently faced disciplinary actions, including service suspensions, salary deductions, increment stoppages, and other penalties. The officers were also issued a final warning to improve their performance and fulfil their duties diligently. DIG Faisal Kamran revealed that over 300 officers and personnel have been penalised in the past ten months. He emphasised that departmental accountability plays a pivotal role in forming an efficient police force. "There is no room for negligence or corruption in Lahore Police. Those who misuse their authority are enemies of both the public and the police force," the DIG stated.

He reiterated the department's zero-tolerance policy towards corruption and abuse of power, stressing that strict accountability will be enforced, and honest performance will be encouraged. "We will not allow a few black sheep to tarnish the image of the entire department," he added.

Awareness drive about use of seatbelts, helmets

In a bid to ensure public safety, Lahore Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) Athar Waheed has directed traffic wardens to conduct a one-hour general hold-up to raise awareness about the mandatory use of seatbelts and helmets.

According to CTO Waheed, traffic wardens will set up checkpoints at key locations during the afternoon, educating motorcycle riders and car drivers about the new safety guidelines. "Wearing seatbelts is now mandatory for car drivers and front-seat passengers, while helmets are compulsory for both motorcycle drivers and pillion riders," he stated.

Two killed in separate incidents

Two individuals lost their lives in separate incidents in the city, police said on Saturday. The bodies were shifted to a mortuary, and investigations are underway.

According to an Edhi Foundation spokesperson, a 65-year-old man was fatally hit by a speeding vehicle on Windala Road in Shahdara. The deceased, identified as Zafar Iqbal, was a resident of Shalimar, Lahore.

In another incident, the body of an unidentified 25-year-old man was found near the canal in the Muslim Town area. Police suspect the man was a drug addict, but his identity remains unknown.

Upon receiving information, police from the respective stations arrived at the scenes and transported the bodies to the morgue via Edhi ambulances. Further legal proceedings are ongoing. Police have appealed to the public for assistance in identifying the deceased man found in Muslim Town.