Sahiwal DPO Suspends Nine Policemen Over Farewell for Suspended SHO
Nine policemen were suspended after reportedly holding a farewell for suspended SHO Majid Ashfaq at Harappa Police Station
SAHIWAL: District Police Officer (DPO) Sahiwal Usman Tipu has suspended nine policemen at Harappa Police Station after they reportedly organised a farewell reception for suspended Station House Officer (SHO) Majid Ashfaq.
The action followed a video of the farewell circulating on social media. According to a report by Dawn, the police officials gave the suspended SHO a warm send-off and showered him with rose petals at the police station.
The incident has drawn attention to questions of police discipline, professional conduct and accountability in Sahiwal.
Nine Policemen Suspended in Sahiwal
The nine police officials suspended by the Sahiwal DPO are:
- Sub-Inspector Imran
- ASI Khalid Naeem
- ASI Gulzar Ahmed
- ASI Nadeem Iqbal
- Head Constable Naeem Khan
- Head Constable Nisar Ahmed
- Constable Mudasir Liaqat
- Constable Mubashir Pervaiz
- Constable Muhammad Akhter
According to the suspension order cited by Dawn, the officials were suspended over what authorities described as inefficiency, an undisciplined act and conduct unbecoming of members of a disciplined force.
A female constable at the police station was reportedly not suspended because she did not participate in the farewell reception.
Farewell for Suspended SHO Sparks Disciplinary Action
SHO Majid Ashfaq was suspended by DPO Usman Tipu on August 27.
However, his colleagues reportedly arranged a farewell reception for him at Harappa Police Station the following day.
A video of the event later circulated online, prompting the DPO to take disciplinary action against the participating policemen.
The DPO told Dawn that the police force is expected to maintain discipline and accountability and that officials should not use such events to glorify conduct considered unprofessional or contrary to orders from senior officers.
Why Was SHO Majid Ashfaq Suspended?
The action against the nine policemen came after the earlier suspension of SHO Majid Ashfaq.
According to the reported investigation, Ashfaq was suspended over alleged irregularities in the investigation of a sexual-assault case, along with allegations involving bribery and misuse of authority.
The case reportedly concerned a woman from Harappa who alleged that she had been blackmailed by a former acquaintance and later faced an attempted sexual assault near Sahiwal Bypass.
Her family reportedly raised concerns about the police investigation. A subsequent reinvestigation found alleged irregularities and misuse of authority, according to the report.
These allegations remain subject to the relevant departmental and legal proceedings and should not be treated as a final finding of criminal guilt.
What Happened at Harappa Police Station?
The farewell reportedly took place on August 28, one day after Majid Ashfaq’s suspension.
The video circulating on social media showed police personnel participating in the send-off and showering the suspended officer with rose petals.
The footage attracted attention because the farewell occurred while the SHO was facing departmental action.
The incident subsequently resulted in disciplinary proceedings against the nine policemen who participated in the reception.
Police Accountability and Professional Conduct
The Sahiwal incident has raised broader questions about police accountability and professional conduct.
Law-enforcement agencies depend on public confidence, and disciplinary procedures are an important part of maintaining professional standards within a police force.
When an officer is suspended pending an inquiry, other officials are expected to follow departmental orders and maintain professional conduct.
The action taken by the Sahiwal DPO shows that disciplinary measures can also apply to officers whose conduct is considered inconsistent with departmental standards.
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Readers can also follow the website’s broader Pakistan news coverage.
Suspension Does Not Establish Criminal Guilt
It is important to distinguish between administrative action, departmental proceedings and criminal conviction.
The suspension of the nine policemen concerns their alleged conduct during the farewell reception. Similarly, the allegations concerning the former SHO remain subject to the relevant inquiry and legal process.
A suspension is not, by itself, a criminal conviction.
Any further findings or disciplinary action should be reported when officially established by the relevant authorities.
Police Accountability in Pakistan
Cases involving alleged police misconduct can have a direct effect on public confidence in law-enforcement institutions.
In recent months, other Sahiwal police officials have also faced disciplinary action over allegations including misuse of authority, poor investigations and negligence. In one August 2026 case, the Sahiwal regional police leadership dismissed or demoted several officials following disciplinary proceedings.
This wider context makes the latest action involving the Harappa police officials relevant to the ongoing discussion about police accountability in Punjab.
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What Happens Next?
The suspended policemen may face further departmental proceedings, depending on the outcome of the relevant process.
The inquiry involving former SHO Majid Ashfaq will also determine what further action is warranted in connection with the allegations concerning the sexual-assault investigation.
Any future developments should be assessed on the basis of official findings rather than social-media claims or unverified information.
Why the Sahiwal Case Matters
The suspension of nine policemen following a farewell for a suspended SHO has become a significant local story because it involves police discipline, accountability and the conduct expected from law-enforcement officials.
It also highlights the importance of transparent investigations when allegations of misconduct involve police personnel.
For the public, confidence in the police depends not only on the investigation of individual cases but also on whether officers are held accountable when departmental rules are allegedly breached.
Muawanewuakla will continue to follow developments concerning the case and other important stories involving law, justice, human rights and public accountability in Pakistan.
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The report was written by Qundeel Hassan, Senior Journalist and Human Rights Activist at Muawanewuakla. Read more of his reporting on his author page.
