Sub-Inspector suspended on citizen complaint over registering false case in Rawalpindi

RAWALPINDI: City Police Officer (CPO) Rawalpindi has taken action against police over unlawful proceedings against a citizen, ARY News reported.

CPO Hassan Mushtaq Sukhera took action during an open kachehri (public court) in Kathana, Kahuta, in Rawalpindi following a complaint that a sub-inspector had registered a false case against a citizen.

The CPO suspended Sub-Inspector Abdul Qayoom for framing the citizen in a fabricated drug case.

Additionally, the CPO suspended Kahuta Station House Officer (SHO) Nadeem Altaf due to poor performance, warning that there is zero tolerance for the abuse of power.

The CPO emphasized that officers with poor performance will not be allowed to retain their positions.

Earlier, Punjab Police rejected allegations of fake encounters involving the Crime Control Department (CCD), stating that crime rates across the province have dropped by up to 60% since the department’s establishment.

The clarification came in a detailed report submitted to the Lahore High Court (LHC) in response to a petition challenging alleged CCD encounters.

According to the police report, the formation of the CCD has led to a significant decline in serious crimes, including robbery, theft, and murder. Over a seven-month period, property-related crimes dropped by more than 64%, while combined incidents of robbery and murder declined by 60 percent.

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The report stated that robbery cases decreased from 792 in 2024 to 324 in 2025, reflecting an overall 69% reduction. Incidents of street crime (snatching and robbery) fell from over 41,000 to 18,608, marking a 62%  decline.

Similarly, cases of vehicle snatching declined by 64%, while car theft incidents dropped by 60 percent. Combined robbery and murder cases were reduced from 170 to 96, indicating a 60 percent decrease.