A Faisalabad policeman was fired after a video of him celebrating the release of PTI Chairman Imran Khan went viral on social media.
On Wednesday, CPO Usman Akram Gondal fired constable Faizan after finding him guilty of violating the police department’s rules.
The CPO had requested an investigation into the viral video, and the report found the cop guilty. The CPO dismissed the policeman based on the findings of the investigation.
As a Faisalabad policeman fired from service, according to a press release, police are a disciplined force, and every official must be apolitical, especially while wearing a uniform.
The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) arrested the PTI head on May 9 in the Al-Qadir Trust case. The arrest, however, was overturned by the Supreme Court, which ordered his release on May 11.
Also read: Asad Umar submits resignation from PTI leadership roles
Yesterday, former federal minister Asad Umar announced his resignation as secretary general of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Wednesday, after serving in the position for 17 months.
Asad Umar announced his resignation from the PTI’s core committee at a news conference in Islamabad. He did, however, clarify that he was not leaving the party.
The former federal minister stated, “Given the current situation […] after May 9, it is not personally possible for me to continue performing my party leadership duties.”
“I am giving notice of my resignation as PTI’s secretary general and a core committee member. The fact that I am outspoken and unable to release my personal statements is one of the reasons.”
