Three police officers have been arrested in Lahore after allegedly stopping a citizen during duty and demanding money to buy food.
A case has been registered against the officers by Lahore Police itself following a complaint from the citizen.
According to the spokesperson for the Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Operations, the officers identified as Fayyaz, Farhan and Ahmed Mustafa stopped a citizen in the Barkat Market area of Lahore and demanded money for food while on duty.
An investigation found the citizen’s complaint to be valid, leading to the registration of a case and the arrest of all three officers.
DIG Operations Faisal Kamran said that the dignity of citizens and the reputation of the police force would not be compromised.
He stressed that misconduct by police personnel would not be tolerated and that action would be taken against officers found violating their responsibilities.
The incident highlights the importance of accountability and professional conduct within law enforcement agencies.