“We Are Police Personnel”: Punjab Policeman Refuses to Pay Bus Fare, Threatens Staff
LAHORE: A video showing a police official refusing to pay bus fare and allegedly threatening transport staff has gone viral on social media, triggering widespread criticism over the officer’s conduct.
The police official reportedly claimed that police personnel were exempted from paying bus fares on the orders of the District Police Officer (DPO), arguing that he was therefore not required to pay for his journey.
Journalist Zaeem Laghari shared the video on his X account, showing a police official arguing with a bus conductor over payment of the fare.
In the video, the policeman can be heard refusing to pay, insisting that he is a police employee and that the DPO has waived bus fares for police personnel.
Despite repeated demands from the bus driver and other staff members to pay the fare, the officer remained adamant about his position.
The video also captures the policeman allegedly threatening the transport staff, saying, “We will deal with you.”
The footage has sparked strong reactions on social media, with users criticising the alleged behaviour of the police official and questioning whether government employment gives anyone the authority to travel free on public transport and threaten civilian staff.
Punjab Police Launches Special Training Workshops
Meanwhile, on the directives of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, Punjab Police has launched a programme to enhance the professional capabilities of its officers and personnel to protect women, children and vulnerable sections of society from violence and abuse.
پولیس اہلکار کا بس کنڈکٹر کو کرایہ دینے سے انکار، مؤقف ہے کہ ’’ڈی پی او صاحب نے ہمارا کرایہ معاف کر رکھا ہے، ہم پولیس ملازم ہیں۔‘‘ بس ڈرائیور کی جانب سے بار بار کرایہ مانگنے پر پولیس اہلکار کی دھمکی: ’’ہم تمہیں دیکھ لیں گے۔ https://t.co/N9U6kXLhzt
— Zaeem leghari (@Zaeemlegharii) November 6, 2026
Acting on the instructions of Inspector General of Police Punjab Abdul Karim, special training workshops are being organised for police personnel ranging from head constables to deputy superintendents of police (DSPs).
In a statement, DIG Training Punjab Rao Munir Zia said the workshops were being conducted at regional training centres and district police lines.
He said participants were receiving specialised training on preventing violence against women, children and vulnerable groups, protecting victims, and identifying and investigating sexual and gender-based crimes.
He added that all Regional Police Officers (RPOs) were ensuring the organisation of training workshops in their respective regions and the active participation of relevant officers and personnel.
City Police Officers (CPOs) and District Police Officers (DPOs) have also been directed to ensure the availability of qualified instructors, practical training sessions and effective monitoring of attendance and performance.
Rao Munir Zia said special emphasis was being placed on protecting the identities of women and children who were victims of violence and maintaining the confidentiality of sensitive information related to relevant cases.
