Lady constable suspended for making TikTok in police uniform

KARACHI: A lady constable has been suspended from service over making TikTok video in a police uniform in Karachi.

According to media reports, a TikTok video of female constable Maria Gill, who was deputed at Gizri police station, went viral on social media after which DIG South Syed Asad Raza took notice of the videotape and suspended her.

Police is a professional institution and personnel cannot be allowed to carry out such ‘irresponsible’ behavior, DIG South said.

Earlier in June, the then AIG Karachi took notice of the increasing trend of TikTok making in police officials including ladies police constables.

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Ex- Karachi police chief has said that the uniform is given for performing official duty and not for personal publicity. “During duty hours making TikTok in uniform is inappropriate,” Imran Yaqoob Minhas had said.

Meanwhile, government has also banned civil servants from using social media without prior approval.

The Establishment Division released an office memorandum stating that current regulations prohibit government employees from engaging with any media outlet without official permission. Civil servants are also prohibited from sharing official documents or information with unauthorized personnel, citizens, or the press.

The memorandum further emphasizes that government employees must not express opinions or share information that could damage the government’s reputation. They are also restricted from making comments that oppose government policies, decisions, national sovereignty, or the country’s dignity.