The Sindh Inspector General of Police issued a strict new warning to all police personnel this week. The department has imposed a complete ban on promoting official duties through personal social media profiles. This drastic move responds to continuous violations of existing departmental guidelines.
Internal sources reveal that police officers have repeatedly ignored previous rules regarding online behavior. An increasing number of employees, including female police constables, frequently post content while on active duty.
The strict new orders draw a clear line for all staff. Police officials can no longer share pictures or videos of government offices or vehicles. Furthermore, the ban covers official uniforms and any other state-owned resources.
Misuse of Government Resources
The provincial leadership expressed frustration over the current digital trends within the force. The latest directives note that personnel routinely use official resources to create personal social media content. The department officially views this behavior as a direct violation of service rules.
This issue has a long history in the province. The Chief Minister of Sindh previously issued strict instructions regarding social media use in 2025. Additionally, the top police chief had circulated clear guidelines to curb the trend.
The new orders declare the promotion of official duties on personal accounts as completely illegal. Consequently, the department has ordered all personnel to immediately delete previously uploaded videos, pictures, and posts.
Directives Sent to All Districts
The top police leadership wants immediate compliance across the entire province. The provincial chief has officially sent a formal letter to all high-ranking commanders. This includes all Additional Inspectors General, Deputy Inspectors General, and Senior Superintendents of Police.
Senior officers must quickly communicate these instructions down the chain of command. The department will closely monitor compliance across all ranks.
Finally, the warning clearly outlines the consequences for anyone who disobeys. Violations of this social media policy will result in immediate, severe departmental and legal action under standard service rules.
