Sindh’s Inspector General (IG) Ghulam Nabi Memon has imposed a complete ban on the transfer of traffic police personnel.
This directive ensures that no officer or constable will be transferred from the traffic police to district police departments.
Explaining the reason behind this move, Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Traffic Karachi Pir Mohammed Shah revealed that several officers had started requesting transfers following the introduction of the e-challan system in Karachi.
Earlier, videos on social media showed a traffic policeman violating the rules. In the clip, the officer can also be seen turning left while his right indicator remains on, a clear breach of basic traffic rules. He appears to be on duty and carrying an official weapon during the incident.
Additionally, the number plate of his motorcycle was also not incomplete.
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Many social media users condemned what they called blatant hypocrisy by traffic officials who fine the public daily for similar offenses but fail to obey the law themselves.
In October, the Sindh government introduced a new e-challan system.
A total of 1,076 cameras have been installed on main roads in the first phase. In the other phases, up to 12,000 cameras will be installed in all areas of Karachi as well as on toll plazas.
In a strong action, the government also decided that failure to pay the challan in three months can result in suspension of one’s driving license.
DIG Traffic said, “This system represents a significant milestone in ensuring compliance with traffic laws and enhancing effective monitoring.”
“With public cooperation, this system will continue to improve further,” he said, urging citizens to follow traffic rules strictly so that the city’s traffic flow can be improved and road accidents reduced.
