HARIPUR: District Police Officer, Haripur, has suspended six police personnel, including the station house officer, over the incident with transgender person in the district. The police statement said on Sunday.
Following an incident involving members of the transgender community, the District Police Officer (DPO) of Haripur has taken swift action by immediately suspending six police personnel, including the Station House Officer (SHO) of City Police Station.
The action was taken after a joint inquiry committee, formed under the directives of DPO Haripur, finalised its initial investigation. The committee thoroughly reviewed available evidence and closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage, concluding that multiple law enforcement officials were directly involved in the incident.
Those suspended and closed to the police lines include SHO City Inspector Haroon, Provisional Assistant Sub-Inspector (PASI) Noman Arshad, and Foot Constables (FC) Asim, Fahim, Sajjad, and Zubair.
While the initial phase of the investigation has resulted in these immediate suspensions, a comprehensive departmental inquiry remains underway against the accused officials. Authorities have said that further legal and departmental proceedings will be carried out strictly on the basis of merit, transparency, and accountability.
In an effort to restore confidence and foster open communication, the DPO office has scheduled a high-level consultation and trust-building meeting. Representatives of the transgender community, alongside local dignitaries, have been invited to participate in the session, which will take place tomorrow, May 25, 2026, at 10:00 AM at the DPO office in Haripur.
Reaffirming the stance of the provincial government, officials reiterated a clear policy commitment stating that any actions compromising the dignity, security, and fundamental rights of citizens will face strict institutional zero-tolerance.
