Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) Police have arrested a constable accused of accepting a bribe to facilitate the escape of a woman detained on allegations of begging, reiterating the department’s zero-tolerance policy towards corruption and misconduct.
According to an official statement shared by Islamabad Police on social media, a case was registered against Constable Afzal Ahmed at Ramna Police Station after allegations emerged that he had accepted money in exchange for helping the woman escape from police custody.
Following the registration of the case, the constable was taken into custody and will face legal proceedings in accordance with the law.
Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Operations Islamabad Qazi Ali Raza said the department would take strict action against personnel found involved in corruption or abuse of authority.
He emphasised that police officials implicated in misconduct would face both departmental disciplinary proceedings and legal action, without any preferential treatment.
“Islamabad Police have a zero-tolerance policy against corruption, and misuse of the police uniform for personal gain is unacceptable,” the SSP said.
Qazi Ali Raza stressed that no police official was above the law and that accountability measures would be applied without discrimination, regardless of an individual’s rank or position within the department.
He further stated that personnel whose actions damaged the reputation of the police force had no place in Islamabad Police.
The SSP reiterated the department’s commitment to maintaining discipline, transparency and professional standards through strict internal accountability.
He said officials found involved in corruption, misconduct or misuse of their authority would face action under the relevant laws and departmental regulations.
The arrest of Constable Afzal Ahmed follows allegations that he exploited his official position for personal financial gain while responsible for a person in police custody.
Police confirmed that legal proceedings had been initiated against the accused constable, while the department maintained that its policy against corruption would continue to be enforced across the force.