Punjab Police has dismissed six personnel in Faisalabad after a constable was allegedly caught transporting narcotics in a senior officer’s vehicle. The incident came to light when the Narcotics Control Force arrested the constable during an operation based on a tip-off.
Authorities recovered five kilograms of hashish from the vehicle, which reportedly belonged to the Gulberg police station’s station house officer (SHO). The constable was allegedly preparing to deliver the drugs to a local dealer when the team intercepted him.
Five Kilograms Of Hashish Recovered In Faisalabad
According to police sources, Constable Muhammad Kashif was posted at Gulberg police station. He allegedly used the SHO’s private vehicle, reportedly fitted with a blue beacon, to transport the narcotics.
The Narcotics Control Force team raided the area after receiving information about the suspected drug supply. Officers recovered five packets of hashish, each weighing one kilogram, and took the constable into custody for further investigation.
The authorities also seized the vehicle allegedly used in the operation. The incident prompted senior police officials to take immediate departmental action.
Six Police Personnel Face Departmental Action
Faisalabad City Police Officer Tanveer Hussain ordered the dismissal of six personnel following the initial findings. Those dismissed include Constable Kashif, SHO Abdul Ghaffar, Sub-Inspector Muhammad Ali, Assistant Sub-Inspector Sohail, station clerk Tarseem and Constable Mehboob.
Meanwhile, SSP Operations Imran Ahmed Malik has been appointed as the inquiry officer. Senior officers from two other police divisions will also assist him in determining whether additional personnel were involved.
The investigation will examine the alleged involvement of other officials and establish the circumstances surrounding the incident. The police leadership has stressed that personnel found guilty of misconduct will face action.
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