Police officials refusing duty in AJK, GB face action

Islamabad police are taking disciplinary action, including dismissal, against officers who refused to perform duties in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) and Gilgit-Baltistan (GB). A constable has already been sacked for refusing election duty.

Constable Ahmad Ali, previously assigned to Capital Patrols, was charged with inefficiency and misconduct. He was ordered to report for AJK election duty but deliberately refused to comply with lawful orders on multiple occasions. The document stated he was absent from duty without justification and persistently disobeyed superiors, demonstrating a disregard for discipline and the chain of command.

His actions were deemed a serious breach of official responsibility and gross misconduct. The Superintendent of Police, Awais Ali Khan, awarded him the major punishment of dismissal from service, citing violations of the Punjab Police (E&D) Rules, 1975, which are adopted by ICT Police.

Reports indicate that several capital police officials avoided reporting for duty, anticipating deployment to AJK and GB. An unnamed police official emphasized that refusing assigned duties is not permissible in law enforcement agencies.