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- April 13, 2024
- Kainat Shakeel
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RAWALPINDI: To ensure a full and impartial investigation into claims of legal infractions and abuse of power in the “unfortunate events” that transpired in Bahawalnagar, the military said that a comprehensive joint inquiry comprising security and police officials will be launched. The videos of people in army uniforms allegedly attacking police officers went viral on social media, shocking both the public and media outlets. This led to a great deal of attention being paid to the Bahawalnagar event.
A statement on the event was released by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), which emphasized that military and police officials acted quickly to address and resolve the issue cooperatively. The ISPR, however, bemoaned the fact that certain people using nefarious intent took advantage of the circumstances to spread false stories on social media to cause rifts amongst state institutions and government bodies. The Punjab Police had already criticized what they saw as “false propaganda” about the incident on several social media sites.
To set the record straight, the police claimed that the encounter had been exaggerated and misreported. Upon the emergence of unverified recordings, the police and military collaborated immediately to conduct a joint investigation, ultimately resulting in a peaceful resolution. Dismissing allegations of hostilities between the Pakistan Army and Punjab Police officers, the police emphasized their continued collaboration in the fight against crime and terrorism in the region. They asked people who use social media to abstain from disseminating lies and inaccurate information.
While the province police did not disclose the precise reason behind the conflict, it was verified that high-ranking officials from both factions assisted in mediating a peace deal between the parties. The reconciliation event was captured on camera, showing officers from both organizations showing support and unity for one another in front of their respective bosses.