Punjab Police cop lands in hot water amid action over viral dance video

2026-02-23 - 17:24

LAHORE – A police driver constable’s attempt to shake a leg with a woman while wearing police uniform exploded into controversy, costing him his job. The viral video spread rapidly on social media, has been deemed a blatant violation of the social media policy of the police force. https://pakobserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/policemantiktok.mp4 Sources confirm that constable driver Zafar Iqbal crossed professional boundaries by recording and sharing content in uniform, triggering immediate action. SSP Telecommunication Akhtar Farooq slammed the breach, stating that the act directly violated the rules governing online conduct for officers. The constable was suspended from duty for disregarding the department’s strict guidelines. The suspension order was issued following directives from IG Punjab Rao Abdul Karim, underscoring the seriousness with which authorities are treating such violations. Officials reiterated that members of the Punjab Police are strictly forbidden from creating TikTok videos in uniform, especially those set to music or dance trends, emphasizing that the uniform represents public trust and professional integrity. The incident has sparked widespread debate on social media, with users divided between those criticizing the constable’s actions and others questioning the severity of the punishment. Kasur Police come under fire after viral video of detained partygoers