4 traffic wardens dismissed, inspector demoted over misconduct

LAHORE, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 20th Jun, 2026) The City Traffic Police Lahore dismissed four traffic wardens from service and demoted a traffic inspector after finding them guilty of negligence, misconduct, abuse of authority and corruption.

According to a spokesperson, Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) Lahore Syed Abdul Raheem Shirazi ordered strict disciplinary action against the officials as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen accountability within the department.

The dismissed officials include Senior Traffic Warden Ali and Traffic Wardens Mubeen, Farooq and Imran. The senior warden had previously been posted at the Liberty Licensing Centre. In addition to the dismissals, Traffic Inspector Khadim was demoted to the rank of traffic warden for one year, while his annual increments were also stopped for three years.

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The CTO said the disciplinary measures reflected the department’s zero-tolerance policy towards corruption, misconduct, mistreatment of citizens and misuse of authority. He added that officers found involved in such practices were being made examples to deter others from engaging in similar conduct.

CTO Syed Abdul Raheem Shirazi expressed his resolve to making the accountability process more effective within the Lahore Traffic Police, stressing that corruption and abuse of authority would not be tolerated under any circumstances. He said the department remained committed to ensuring transparency, professionalism and public service while taking strict action against officials found violating departmental rules and regulations.