Peshawar police debunk viral video of wardens’ killing

Peshawar City Traffic Police have clarified that a video circulating on social media, which allegedly shows traffic wardens being killed during a dispute over a traffic fine, is unrelated to any incident in Peshawar.

In a statement issued on Saturday, the traffic police said no such incident had occurred in the city. Officials explained that the footage being shared online actually shows an earlier attack in Tank district that took place on September 27.

According to police, unidentified armed attackers opened fire on a vehicle carrying traffic police personnel in the Wazirabad area of Tank district. Three traffic officials were killed in the attack, while another officer sustained serious injuries.

The incident reportedly occurred near Shehzada Market. The deceased officials were identified as Constable Saleem Shah, Constable Gul Ameen and driver Pir Fayyaz.

Peshawar Traffic Police said the old footage was being circulated with misleading information, creating the false impression that the killings had occurred in Peshawar following a dispute over a traffic ticket.

Authorities urged social media users to verify the authenticity and context of videos and other information before sharing them online. Police warned that misleading posts can create unnecessary confusion and spread false information among the public.