Authorities have temporarily reinstated 54 out of more than 100 police personnel who were dismissed from service for staying away from VVIP security duty during the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025, according to DIG (Operations) Faisal Kamran.
The DIG stated that the temporary reinstatement is intended to instill a sense of responsibility and ensure the personnel perform their duties diligently. However, the departmental inquiry will continue, and all reinstated officials will be required to justify their absence.
The conduct and performance of the reinstated personnel will be closely monitored. “This decision does not mean their dismissal has been revoked permanently. Their performance during this period will determine their future in the police force,” DIG Kamran clarified.
Just a day ago, more than 100 personnel of Lahore police were dismissed from service for refusing to perform security duties during the movement of foreign teams for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
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According to police sources, the dismissed officials, primarily from the Anti-Riot Force (ARF), were removed from their positions following directives from the DIG (operations). The personnel were reportedly assigned to provide security for teams traveling between Gaddafi Stadium and designated hotels but either remained absent or outright refused to take up their responsibilities.
A formal report on their dismissal was registered under the directives of the superintendent of police (SP) ARF. The official record includes detailed documentation of the personnel who failed to report for duty.
Authorities have maintained a strict stance on the issue, stating that there is no room for negligence when it comes to the security of international events.
“Those who exhibit carelessness or dereliction of duty will not be tolerated in the department,” a senior official remarked.
