Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Operations Lahore Muhammad Faisal Kamran has directed that women should not remain at any police station after sunset, saying the measure is intended to protect their dignity.
The directive was issued during a crime control meeting with officers of the City Division, amid growing concerns over crimes against women in Lahore.
The DIG instructed police officials to treat women with the utmost respect and ensure that no woman—whether a complainant or an accused—is present at a police station after Maghrib.
The directive has drawn criticism from some quarters, with critics arguing that the responsibility of law enforcement agencies is to ensure the safety and security of women, rather than restricting their presence at police stations.