LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has said that action has been taken against a sub-inspector accused of slapping a citizen during a hotel check, ARY News reported.
In a statement on social media, Maryam Nawaz shared a picture of the accused officer and said that Sub-Inspector Awais Arshad was present at the hotel for a verification process when the alleged incident took place.
It was reported that SI Awais Arshad slapped a citizen during an inspection of a hotel, where the officer was present for verification purposes. Immediate criminal and departmental proceedings have been initiated against the officer.
The following actions have been taken:
1. *FIR registered* against the officer and *arrested* .
2. Officer *suspended* from service.
3. Departmental *charge sheet issued* for disciplinary proceedings.Strict accountability is being ensured to prevent misuse of authority and uphold the respect, honour and rights of the citizens.
— Maryam Nawaz Sharif (@MaryamNSharif) October 26, 2026
A case has been registered against Sub-Inspector Awais Arshad, and he has been arrested over the allegation of slapping the citizen. The officer has also been suspended from service.
Immediate criminal and departmental proceedings have been initiated against the sub-inspector. A charge sheet has also been issued against him for departmental disciplinary action.
Maryam Nawaz said strict accountability was being ensured to prevent the misuse of authority and protect the dignity, respect and rights of citizens.