Islamabad police have ordered an inquiry after a video showing suspects in custody doing sit-ups at I-9 police station went viral, while the complainant in the case was booked after allegedly refusing to settle the matter with the opposing party.
The incident involved allegations of police bias and misuse of authority at the I-9 police station. According to claims circulating on social media, police made the suspects perform sit-ups before sending them to the lock-up.
The allegations further stated that the investigating officer pressured the complainant to settle the matter with the opposing party. However, after the complainant refused, police registered a case against him on an application filed by the suspects.
Islamabad police responded to the incident on X, saying that Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Islamabad Ali Nasir had taken immediate notice of the video and directed Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Investigation Suleman Zafar to conduct an inquiry.
In its statement, Islamabad police stated the the DIG had directed the SSP to conduct a “transparent, impartial, and merit-based inquiry” and submit a report within 24 hours.
“All aspects of the incident will be reviewed. Action will be taken against officers found guilty,” the police statement added.
