KARACHI – The head of Karachi Police, Dr Amir Sheikh on Wednesday warned that strict action would be taken against officers who harass young couples and ask them for marriage certificates.
In a letter written to the deputy inspector-generals (DIGs) of the three zones in Karachi, Dr Sheikh called for immediate action against such police officers.
“There is a general complaint that policemen in mobiles and motorcycles harass and humiliate couples by asking them to show ‘nikahnama’ to prove their credentials as husband and wife.” the letter stated.
“You are hereby directed to issue strict instructions to the subordinate staff not to demand ‘nikahnama’ from any person. In future, such complaints shall not be tolerated and action against supervising officers will also be initiated,” it added.
Dr Sheikh further said that strict action will be taken against those police officers deployed at the beach and other places.
