RPO Faisalabad Dismisses Sub-Inspector Over 7-Day Illegal Detention of Rickshaw Driver

FAISALABAD: Regional Police Officer (RPO) Faisalabad Inam ur Rehman Malik has dismissed Sub-Inspector Hakim Ali from service after he was found guilty of keeping a rickshaw driver in illegal detention for seven days.

The action was taken during an orderly room held at the Regional Police Office. Show-cause notices of police officers and officials were heard during the session.

Illegal Detention Exposed

The case surfaced during RPO Inam ur Rehman Malik’s surprise visit to Toba Tek Singh. An illegal detention matter came to light at Police Station City Toba.

The RPO suspended SI Hakim Ali for keeping the rickshaw driver in illegal detention for seven days. An inquiry was ordered immediately.

A senior officer of SP rank conducted the inquiry. SI Hakim Ali was found guilty and could not present any satisfactory answer.

History of Misconduct

Checking the previous record of Sub-Inspector Hakim Ali revealed a troubling pattern. The officer had been suspended and dismissed multiple times before.

After being found guilty during the inquiry, RPO Inam ur Rehman Malik issued orders for SI Hakim Ali’s dismissal from service.

Zero Tolerance for Misuse of Authority

“Officers involved in law-breaking and misuse of authority deserve no leniency,” said RPO Inam ur Rehman Malik.

“Departmental accountability is inevitable against those who misuse authority under the cover of uniform and make a mockery of the law,” he added.

The RPO directed police officers and officials to ensure compliance with the law and protection of citizens’ rights.

“Protection of citizens’ rights and providing respect and dignity to them in police stations is the top priority of police,” said RPO Inam ur Rehman Malik.