16 cops fired by DPO

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Image showing the silhouettes of policemen in Pakistan. — AFP/File
Image showing the silhouettes of policemen in Pakistan. — AFP/File

GUJRAT: District Police Officer (DPO) Faisal Shahzad has dismissed 16 policemen and lodged criminal cases against two others on charges of corruption, misuse of authority, misconduct and absence from duty.

Jalalpur Jattan City SHO Anwar Sirla and cop Imran have been suspended for corruption.

Cops Umar Farooq and Atif were arrested after registration of cases against them for misbehaving with citizens.

A sub-inspector has been demoted to the rank of ASI and also dismissed from service on the charges of corruption and malpractice.

Published in Dawn, September 3rd, 2026

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