Lahore police officer slaps citizen outside Gaddafi Stadium

Lahore: A police officer slapped a citizen at gate the Gaddafi Stadium on the eve of Pakistan Super Leage matches on Thursday.

Inspector General of Punjab Police Rao Sardar Ali Khan took notice of the incident of violence against staff/citizens by the DSP Gulberg and sought a report from the CCPO Lahore. 

According to GNN the citizen was stopped by DSP Aamir Abbas and was slapped for using wrong line. 

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Accoridng to a handout, the Punjab police chief directed the DIG operations to personally conduct inquiry into the incident and submit report to him at the earliest. 

He said incidents of indecent or immoral behavior with subordinate staff and citizens are not acceptable and further action would be taken in the light of the inquiry.

'Facilitate spectators and motorists during PSL matches' 

The IG issued special instructions to Lahore police on the occasion of PSL at the Gaddafi Stadium for the security of players and spectators and for better traffic management.  

He directed to ensure best security to cricket fans coming to watch PSL matches. He also directed police personnel to perform their duties with diligence and treat citizens with courtesy.  

Khan said that implementation of approved traffic plan should be ensured for the convenience of the citizens and smooth flow of traffic.

In this regard, additional wardens should be posted on the roads of alternative routes to control the additional traffic congestion. 

IG Punjab said that there should be no obstruction in the movement of emergency services vehicles, ambulances, fire brigade etc. and diversions should be made for the transportation of teams and no road should be closed unnecessarily. 

Rao Sardar Ali Khan directed senior officers to review traffic management themselves and ensure smooth flow of traffic in all cases. 

He said that the citizens should be made aware of the traffic situation through the Rasta app, Rasta FM 88.6 social media and media.

The IGP also directed Dolphin teams to provide assistance to the traffic police in controlling the traffic whereas extensive parking arrangements for cricket fans should be carved out.  

Khan said that during the PSL matches, all the police teams should be on high alert and perform their duties and play their responsible role in the journey of revival of cricket in the beloved homeland by providing a peaceful environment to the cricket fans. 

He directed that lady police personnel be deployed for the security and checking of female spectators.