Islamabad police official arrested for taking bribe from beggar woman

ISLAMABAD: Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) Police have arrested a constable for allegedly accepting a bribe to facilitate the escape of a woman beggar from police custody, reaffirming the department’s zero-tolerance policy against corruption and misconduct.

According to a statement issued by ICT Police on social media, a case was registered against Constable Afzal Ahmed at Ramna Police Station after allegations emerged that he had taken a bribe to help the woman escape while she was in police custody.

The constable was subsequently arrested and will face legal proceedings in accordance with the law, the police said.

Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Operations Islamabad Qazi Ali Raza said police personnel involved in corruption would not be given any leniency and would face both departmental and legal action.

He emphasised that no police official was above the law and that action against those involved in corrupt practices would be taken without discrimination.

“Islamabad Police have a zero-tolerance policy against corruption, and misuse of the police uniform for personal gain is unacceptable,” the SSP said.

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Qazi Ali Raza further stated that personnel whose actions brought disrepute to the department had no place in Islamabad Police.

He reiterated that strict internal accountability would continue across the force to ensure discipline, transparency and professional conduct.

The SSP said any official found involved in corruption or abuse of authority would face action under the law, regardless of rank or position.