CTO demotes seven traffic inspectors, dismisses warden over misconduct

Lahore Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) Syed Abdul Raheem Shirazi on Monday ordered disciplinary action against several traffic police officials, including the demotion of seven traffic inspectors and the dismissal of a traffic warden, over negligence, misconduct and corruption

LAHORE, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 27th Jul, 2026) Lahore Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) Syed Abdul Raheem Shirazi on Monday ordered disciplinary action against several traffic police officials, including the demotion of seven traffic inspectors and the dismissal of a traffic warden, over negligence, misconduct and corruption.

According to a Lahore Traffic Police spokesperson, one traffic warden was dismissed from service after an inquiry found him guilty of corruption.

The spokesperson said one traffic inspector was demoted to the rank of traffic warden for one year for negligence and lack of interest in official duties, while six traffic inspectors were demoted to the rank of traffic warden for two years for concealing facts during the departmental promotion process by submitting false affidavits.

Three traffic wardens posted at the Takamul Testing Centre were awarded the penalty of withholding annual increments for two years over negligence in performing official duties.

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A senior traffic assistant was demoted to the rank of traffic assistant for misconduct after unnecessarily confronting a citizen.

Two traffic assistants were also awarded the penalty of withholding annual increments for two years over negligence in official duties and unauthorised absence, while the service of one senior traffic warden was forfeited for one year under departmental disciplinary proceedings.

The CTO directed officers to further strengthen the accountability mechanism within Lahore Traffic Police, stressing that negligence, lack of commitment to duty and corruption would not be tolerated under any circumstances. He said strict disciplinary action would continue to ensure transparency, professionalism and improved public service.