Safe City cameras expose SHO driving with fake number plate in Karachi

KARACHI: A policeman was found using a fake license plate on his car in Karachi.

SHO Yousuf Plaza, Waqar Awan, was driving a vehicle bearing counterfeit registration plates when it was intercepted near Artillery Maidan.

According to police, the vehicle was traced through Safe City surveillance cameras within the jurisdiction of Artillery Maidan Police Station. Following his arrest and registration of a case at the police station, the suspect was subsequently handed over to the Anti-Vehicle Lifting Cell (AVLC) for further investigation.

Police officials stated that Waqar Awan was suspended from his position as SHO and was also suspended by the Central District Police later that night.

The police further stated that departmental proceedings would be initiated against him.

Officials of the AVLC confirmed that an investigation into the SHO's involvement was underway.