LAHORE — Three officials of the Lahore police, including the station house officer (SHO) of Defence B police station, have been removed from their posts pending an inquiry into allegations that they granted special treatment to TikToker Samea Mubarak and released her after arrest, the DIG Operations said.
According to sources, the action was taken over the alleged preferential treatment and release of Samea Mubarak, the sister of well-known TikToker Nadeem Nani Wala.
Officials Relieved of Duties
The DIG Operations said the SHO of Defence B, the police station clerk and a female constable had been removed from their posts. He said Samea Mubarak had been stopped while travelling in a vehicle without a number plate.
The officials faced allegations of exceeding their authority and allegedly accepting money to release suspects.
Inquiry Assigned to SSP Operations
The DIG Operations said the three officials had been removed to ensure a transparent inquiry, which has been assigned to the SSP Operations.
He added that departmental action would be taken against the officials if the allegations were substantiated during the investigation.
