Rawalpindi Deputy Commissioner Hassan Waqar Cheema stepped forward Tuesday and firmly dismissed a notification that claimed a local holiday for April 22 in the garrison city. He took to social media platform X and labeled the document fake right away.
The circulating order wrongly suggested that Cheema himself had announced the holiday across Rawalpindi’s territorial jurisdiction. However, the DC made his position crystal clear.
He shared a photo of the suspicious notice and urged residents to ignore it completely. Cheema told the public to rely only on official sources for any authentic information about holidays or closures.
This swift action comes as people share the fake document widely on social media. It has created unnecessary confusion in the city.
Authorities Warn Residents Against Trusting Unverified Claims
Officials stress that no such holiday exists for Wednesday. The DC’s office continues to monitor the situation closely. It works hard to stop the spread of false information.
Residents now receive repeated reminders through local channels to double-check every announcement before they act on it. Meanwhile, the quick rebuttal helps calm nerves in a city already on edge because of heightened security.
Fake Notices Surface as City Prepares for High-Level Talks
On Sunday, Islamabad’s Deputy Commissioner Irfan Nawaz Memon also rejected a similar fake notification. That document had falsely claimed all public and private offices in both Islamabad and Rawalpindi would stay closed from April 20 until further notice.
These incidents happen while authorities tighten measures ahead of expected US-Iran talks in Islamabad. In Rawalpindi, crews close several roads. Many universities, along with schools, either shut their doors or keep limited operations running.
Some institutions remain fully open. This adds to the mixed signals people receive daily. Local leaders encourage everyone to stay patient and follow verified updates only.
By addressing the fake notice head-on, the DC aims to prevent panic and keep daily life moving smoothly in the garrison city.
