Police in Karachi have been warned not to fire their weapons when stopping people for a photo.

KARACHI:

On Wednesday, Deputy Inspector-General (East) Muqaddas Haider gave police personnel instructions not to point their guns at commuters while stopping them for a snap check.

According to sources, complaints have been made against police officers for flashing their firearms when halting city dwellers.

Snap checking:

In response, the DIG instructed the police officers in a letter that was also radioed to them to not keep firearms in their hands or make them obvious when snap-checking.

DIG:

Police personnel are to carry their pistols on them at all times, with the required coverings hanging from their belts, according to a directive from the DIG East given to the Police Control Room.

The city's senior superintendents of police (SSPs) have also been instructed to make sure that police officers from their districts abide by the snap-checking code of conduct.

It's crucial to remember that displaying your arms or stopping someone with a gun while conducting a checkup spreads anxiety. Children are greatly affected by it, especially those with weak hearts.

According to police regulations, these practises are likewise absolutely forbidden.