A female constable in Karachi has been suspended following a TikTok video she made while in police uniform. The video, which quickly went viral on social media, led to swift action by local authorities.
The incident has drawn significant attention and sparked a discussion about the professionalism of police personnel.
The video, which was posted on TikTok, featured the constable interacting with her online followers while in uniform. During the video, she mentioned her duty at Mai Kolachi Road near Bahria College and invited fans to come and meet her if they want. This informal and personal interaction raised concerns about the appropriateness of her behavior while on duty.
“Hello guys … So, today I’m deputed at Mai Kolachi Road, near Bahria College,” the camera catches fellow policewomen in the background. “As you can see, the entire team is present here, and that’s my bike parked over there. If anyone wants to meet me, they can come here.” The lady constable in question reportedly posted this on her TikTok platform.
DIG South Syed Asad Raza took immediate action after the video gained widespread attention. He stated, “The police force is a professional institution. Irresponsible actions like these are intolerable.” The DIG highlighted that such behavior does not meet the professional standards expected from police personnel.
Former AIG Karachi Imran Yaqoob Minhas also criticized the trend of uniformed officers engaging in social media activities. He remarked, “During duty hours making TikTok in uniform is inappropriate.”
This incident aligns with recent efforts by the government to impose stricter regulations on social media use among civil servants. The Establishment Division has issued a memo prohibiting government employees from engaging with media or sharing official content without prior clearance.
The female constable has appealed for a review of her suspension, seeking justice and reconsideration of the decision. This case highlights ongoing concerns about maintaining professionalism and discipline within the police force and reflects broader issues regarding the use of social media by public officials.
This is not the first time lady constables have been reprimanded for engaging in social media activities when on duty. Officers have faced suspension and been dismissed previously as well for posting content while on duty and in uniform.
What do you think of engaging in creating social media content while on the job? Should some professions be exempt from the strict ruling or should this rule be implemented across the board in all workplaces?
This is a developing story.
News Sources: Aaj News, Arab News, & Express Tribune.
