Hafizabad DPO changed after alleged row with MPA’s son over office toilet use

Kamran Hamid, a grade 18 police officer, has been removed as the district police officer (DPO) of Hafizabad, Punjab, following an inquiry into an alleged altercation with the son of a local Member of the Provincial Assembly (MPA).

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dispute over the use of the DPO office’s toilet by the PML-N MPA’s son

The dispute reportedly erupted when the MPA, Shahid Bhatti of the ruling PML-N party, visited the DPO's office with his son and constituents. According to a senior police officer who spoke anonymously, the MPA's son entered the DPO's private retiring room, apparently to use the toilet. When the DPO inquired about the unauthorized use of his personal washroom, the MPA's son responded disrespectfully, stating it was a public office. This exchange escalated into a heated argument.

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why he used his “personal” washroom without his permission.

The MPA intervened to de-escalate the situation, but some individuals accompanying him declared the DPO's conduct an insult to a key political figure. The incident gained further traction when a Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) leader posted about it on social media. The MPA subsequently brought the matter to the attention of senior politician Saira Afzal Tarar, who then escalated it to Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz.

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it was a public office, and not the DPO’s “personal” washroom.

Chief Minister Nawaz ordered Punjab Inspector General of Police Abdul Kareem to investigate the dispute and determine responsibility. The inquiry reportedly found the DPO guilty, leading to his transfer. The incident highlights the influence of political figures in administrative decisions within the region.

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