Pakistan Army soldiers allegedly assaulted police officials in Bhawalnagar, Punjab province, on Wednesday, as reported by multiple sources on social media.
The altercation reportedly took place at Madrisa Police Station following the confiscation of illegal weapons from the brother of one of the soldiers by the police.
#BREAKING Pakistan army soldiers beat up police officials in #Bahawalnagar after a dispute over illegal weapons recovery from one of the family members of a soldier. Reports of several police officials beaten & police stations attacked. Is the military in Pakistan above the law? pic.twitter.com/8moDrE656L
— Taha Siddiqui (@TahaSSiddiqui) April 10, 2024
According to eyewitness accounts and video evidence circulating online, a group of soldiers arrived at the station in several vehicles, forcibly took the keys from a police officer, and entered the premises, resulting in a chaotic situation. The soldiers purportedly assaulted the officials using rifle butts and sticks, inflicting injuries on several personnel, including the station SHO. The severity of the attack left visible marks on the victims’ bodies.
Disturbing news coming from Bhawalnagar (Punjab) after a conflict between Policemen of Madrissa Police station and Khaki Jawans during patrolling over recovery of a weapon from brother of Khaki Commando. It sadly led to violent reaction followed by attack on police station by… pic.twitter.com/6q8Xtn7GtD
— Rauf Klasra (@KlasraRauf) April 10, 2024
The incident, which occurred around 10 a.m. after Eid prayers, led to serious injuries among the police officers involved. The disproportionate response by the army has prompted public outrage and demands for accountability.
One fascist force against another
The man in the video alleges that aftr the police conducted an operation against the dacoit brothers of an army officer, 40-50 army men arrived at the pol station, confiscated DVRs & took officers into lockups & beat thempic.twitter.com/RszCvexsqi
— Justuju – جستجو (@justujuuu) April 10, 2024
Videos shared on social media purportedly show around 40-50 army personnel assaulting the police officers, confiscating DVRs, and locking up the officials before subjecting them to further violence.
— Punjab Police Official (@OfficialDPRPP) April 10, 2024
In response, the Punjab Police authorities downplayed the incident, labeling it as a “minor incident” and suggesting that false impressions were being created to incite conflict between the army and the police. They emphasized a joint investigation by both institutions and asserted their commitment to collaborative efforts in combating terrorism and criminal activities in the region.
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