The Karachi police chief has discouraged cops from harassing {couples} and asking them to show that they’re married.
In a notification dated Oct 9 newly appointed Further Inspector Normal of Police Amir Sheikh famous: “There’s a normal grievance that policemen in mobiles and bikes harass and humiliate {couples} by asking them to point out ‘nikahnama’ to show their credentials as husband and spouse.”
“You might be hereby directed to situation strict directions to the subordinate workers to not demand ‘nikahnama’ from any particular person. In future, such complaints shall not be tolerated and motion towards supervising officers can even be initiated,” the notification added.
The letter was addressed to the Deputy Inspector Generals (DIG) South, West and East Zones Karachi, Javed Alam Odho, Khadim Hussain Rind and Amir Farooqui.