Pakistan traffic cop tortures citizen over minor dispute
After Karachi, a similar incident of violence has been reported from Pakistan's Haripur where a traffic warden has been accused of brutally torturing a citizen over a minor dispute.
Authorities took action after the violent act went viral on social media.
Sources told The Express Tribune that the man had to be taken to a hospital for medical attention following the incident.
Haripur DPO Muhammad Umar Khan took action by suspending traffic warden Raja Azhar after the video of the violent incident went viral.
A committee comprising DSP City and DSP Traffic was established to conduct a thorough investigation into the matter, reported the newspaper.
Expressing zero tolerance for violence and misconduct towards citizens, Haripur DPO issued a stern warning to all police officers and personnel.
Local drivers revealed to The Express Tribune that the accused, Raja Azhar, stationed near Haripur Rajput Bakery, had a history of aggressive behaviour and had been deployed in Haripur for an extended period.
IBNS
Senior Staff Reporter at Northeast Herald, covering news from Tripura and Northeast India.
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