GUJRANWALA ( Web Desk) – Five members of the police force have been taken into custody in Gujranwala on allegations of assisting a suspected narcotics trafficker, in a move described by officials as part of an internal cleansing process.
The arrests were carried out on the instructions of Dr Sardar Ghiyas Gul Khan, City Police Officer (CPO) Gujranwala, after inquiries indicated that certain officials had allegedly provided support to an individual identified as Sajid alias Sajo, believed to be involved in drug smuggling.
Police sources confirmed that those arrested include Sub-Inspector Shamim Ahmed, Assistant Sub-Inspector Muhammad Asif, and Constables Imran, Shahid Adnan and Yaseen. Formal cases under relevant narcotics laws have been registered against them.
Dr Ghiyas Gul Khan stated that any officer found complicit in criminal activities would face strict legal action. He underscored that accountability within the department would be pursued impartially and consistently.
He added that facilitators of drug traffickers would receive no concessions, reaffirming the police force’s resolve to curb narcotics-related offences and strengthen public confidence in law enforcement.
Authorities further indicated that investigations are continuing and additional detentions may follow if further evidence emerges.
