Islamabad: Video shows police officer allegedly misbehaving with woman scooter rider

A video showing an Islamabad police officer allegedly behaving inappropriately with a woman riding a scooter during heavy rain on Islamabad Expressway has surfaced online.

ISLAMABAD: A video showing an Islamabad police officer allegedly behaving inappropriately with a woman riding a scooter during heavy rain on Islamabad Expressway has surfaced online.

According to the footage, the woman scooter rider had taken shelter under a bridge to protect herself from the rain. However, a traffic police officer can reportedly be seen repeatedly insisting that she move her scooter forward despite the ongoing rainfall.

The woman appears to explain to the officer that it was raining heavily and asks him to allow her to remain under the shelter until the rain stops. The video has since surfaced on social media, drawing attention to the conduct of the police officer and the treatment of citizens by traffic personnel.

The incident reportedly occurred amid rainfall in Islamabad and Rawalpindi. Authorities have been closely monitoring the situation as rain has affected traffic and road conditions in the twin cities.

The Islamabad Police spokesperson said that the Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) has issued a show-cause notice to the traffic officer involved in the incident. The officer has been directed to submit a response within one day.

The action comes after the video brought the officer’s alleged conduct into the public spotlight. Authorities are expected to review the circumstances surrounding the incident and determine whether the officer violated departmental rules or failed to maintain appropriate conduct while performing his duties.

The CTO has also instructed traffic officers to behave politely and respectfully with members of the public. Traffic personnel have been directed to facilitate citizens and provide assistance related to traffic matters rather than causing unnecessary inconvenience.

The incident has once again highlighted the importance of professional and courteous behaviour by law-enforcement personnel particularly during difficult weather conditions when motorists and riders may require additional assistance.

Meanwhile, rain has continued to affect parts of Islamabad and Rawalpindi with reports indicating significant rainfall in the twin cities. Authorities have remained alert due to the possibility of water accumulation and disruptions to traffic flow.

The show-cause notice is the first reported departmental action following the emergence of the video. Further action will depend on the officer’s response and the findings of the relevant authorities.

The incident and the police department’s response are likely to remain a topic of public discussion as officials assess the officer’s conduct and reiterate guidelines for dealing with citizens.