ISLAMABAD: The capital police have initiated disciplinary action against officials who refused to perform duties in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) and Gilgit-Baltistan (GB).
Authorities have confirmed that strict punishments are being imposed, including dismissal from service, with at least one constable already removed from duty.
According to an official document available with Dawn, Constable Ahmad Ali, who was posted to Capital Patrols, was charged with inefficiency and misconduct. The document stated that all nominated personnel were directed by the competent authority to report to Police Lines Headquarters for deployment on AJK election duty.
It further stated that despite being duly informed and issued clear instructions, the constable “willfully and deliberately” refused to comply with lawful orders and declined to proceed for the assigned election duty. He also failed to report on multiple occasions, remained absent without permission, and persistently disobeyed orders issued by senior officers.
The document noted that his conduct reflected a clear disregard for discipline, obedience, and the chain of command, which are fundamental obligations of any member of the police force. By intentionally refusing duty and remaining absent without justification, he violated the Government Servants (Conduct) Rules and departmental discipline.
Such actions, the document added, constitute serious misconduct and fall within the category of gross professional negligence, making him liable for disciplinary proceedings under the relevant rules and regulations.
It further stated that the competent authority, after reviewing the case, decided to proceed under the Punjab Police (E&D) Rules, 1975, which have been adopted by the Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) Police. The charges of unprofessional conduct and violation of service rules were found fully established from official records.
The order, issued by Superintendent of Police Capital Patrols Awais Ali Khan (PSP), stated that after examining the facts and circumstances, there was sufficient evidence to proceed against the constable.
He added that he was satisfied that the constable was guilty of gross professional misconduct and, therefore, awarded him the major punishment of dismissal from service under the Punjab Police (E & D) Rules, 1975 as adopted by ICT Police.
Meanwhile, according to reports, several other police officials also skipped orders to report to Police Lines Headquarters, allegedly aware that they were to be deployed for duty in AJK and GB.
A police official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said there was no room for refusal to perform assigned duties in law enforcement agencies, stressing that such actions undermine discipline and the chain of command.