Two videos showing alleged incidents of traffic police officials assaulting citizens in Peshawar and Swat have gone viral on social media, triggering widespread public outrage and calls for accountability.
In the first incident, which occurred in Swat, two traffic police officials were seen allegedly assaulting a car driver during a roadside altercation.
According to the viral video, one of the officials pointed a pistol at the driver, allegedly struck him with the butt of the weapon, and smashed the windshield of his vehicle.
In a statement, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government said it had taken immediate notice of the viral video showing the alleged misconduct. Both traffic police officials involved have been suspended and attached to police headquarters pending a transparent departmental inquiry.
“The provincial government will not tolerate misconduct toward citizens or the misuse of official authority under any circumstances,” the statement said.
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Traffic Police also announced that an inquiry committee had been formed to investigate the incident. The committee has been directed to immediately contact the affected citizen, and officials said strict action would be taken against those found responsible.