Political protocols have been a long-tolerated pain for everyone in Pakistan. Many issues have been brought to the surface, with some action being taken against them. Remember the Imran Ali Shah incident which took place a few days ago? Sadly, a similar incident has taken place which goes onto show that we have a long way to go in terms of ending the protocol culture.
Yesterday, Fakhr-e-Alam experienced an unnerving situation which could have had detrimental consequences.
I was just hit from behind in Clifton by this police mobile…their initial reaction was to harass me till by sending a guard with a weapon to move away. When I got off the officer in the lead vehicle ran away and this police mobile that hit me refused to give me name of officer. pic.twitter.com/CthKdFKzUR
— Fakhr-e-Alam (@falamb3) September 6, 2018
He stated that after his car was rear-ended by a police vehicle, the only method which the guards could think of to solve the issue was to scare him into backing out. Unlike many people who tend to avoid the errors and misdemeanor, Fakhr-E-Alam stood his ground and confronted the culprits.
Fakhr-E-Alam’s demand for accountability could not be fully comprehended by the police personnel as they failed to comply with him, regardless of them being wrong!
Fakhr-E-Alam was persistent in his demand. He wanted to know whose protocol it was, but the police officers just could not understand his question. As per Fakhr-E-Alam himself, the guards did not respond to any of his questions, maybe in an attempt to evade the situation or just to keep their jobs.
Regardless of how persistent the guards were in keeping their mouth shut, Fakhr-E-Alam was in NO MOOD to let this go that easily!
I would kindly request that the officer name be disclosed. Whose protocol mobile is this and was it on duty for the officer or for escorting someone from school. I stopped the mobile for 30 minutes sadly had it been someone else they would have man handled him.
— Fakhr-e-Alam (@falamb3) September 6, 2018
Fakhr-E-Alam needed answers there and then. As resilient were the guards so was Fakhr. He stood his ground and didn’t let the vehicle budge from the spot.
This cannot go unchecked. We respect your security if you are on a sensitive job but is the life and property of ordinary citizens of NO value. By all means protect yourselves but don’t humiliate citizens and don’t damage our properties. Whose protocol was this?
— Fakhr-e-Alam (@falamb3) September 6, 2018
People soon came into support Fakhr as well as to raise their voice against this gundagardi culture.
People demanded an instant inquiry and quick resolution to the problem; just like a good government is expected to do.
We demand the governor of sind Mr @ImranIsmailPTI to take notice of this incidence. We cannot accept such brutality of police against the iconic star of the nation. The culprits should be punished…
— Abdur Rashid Awan (@AbdurashidAwan) September 6, 2018
What’s worrisome is that even with Naya Pakistan taking its hold on the nation, these protocol harassments and issues are still prevalent in our society. Just when we had thought “ke ab bus, ye sab nahi hoga” another issue comes to the surface which is sad.
Police must receive a memo and ongoing training on such behavior and learn etiquettes on how to interact with public and demonstrate professional and ethical behavior at all time while on duty or off duty. Until we put Zardari & other corrupt politicians we can’t accomplish this.
— Bilal Khan ﷽ (@Peace4allpak) September 6, 2018
The question is: if they can mistreat a renowned media personality, what would they do to the common people on a daily basis?
just imagine how a common person live in this cruel police behavior and harassment. this should be discussed and change in this new #Pakistan
— Muhammad Talha Khan (@Talhakhantex) September 6, 2018
The sheer horror of that question is enough to compel everyone to come in support of Fakhr-E-Alam.
TABDEELI KAB AYEGI
— Bilal khan (@B_il_al_Khan) September 6, 2018
Sadly, rear-ending a civilians car was not the only problem her e. Fakhr-E-Alam went onto share Audio/Video Proof of the incident, in order to share with the public graver details of the issue!
I do not hold a grudge against this police driver and the other drivers. What bothers me is that they initially tried to play rough only when I got off the car & took my phone camera out did they change their attitude. All I want to know is the name of whose escort was this? pic.twitter.com/6jP6aiDpkG
— Fakhr-e-Alam (@falamb3) September 6, 2018
It took us a while to wrap our head around this. So this was a security protocol for a high ranking police officer, which had a driver without a driving license and poor enough driving skills as he rammed someone’s car?
Needless to say, Pakistanis could not fully digest the severity of the issue and were triggered by the whole situation.
Every Pakistani has to come out and play his and her role.
Thanks for sharing.
Stay safe.It’s about principles only.
Nothing personal ofcourse.— Sobiah Qureshi (@SobiahQ) September 6, 2018
License kahan hai bhai?
But driving without a license, and using govt vehicles for private jobs is illegal.
— Lewangeen Khan لیونگین خان (@Bouncy_Tweets) September 6, 2018
Saying it as it is!
Pakistan…. plz try to understand , all laws benefits us … ! Neither a prime minister nor a president can make naya Pakistan ! It is WE who will make it happen!
— saima74 (@neelofer74) September 6, 2018
These incidents are increasing in number with every passing day, which goes onto show that this is a pressing matter. Even with a government which detests this behavior, it does not seem to end anytime soon. The only possible remedy, as highlighted by many, to this social ill is that we do not let this scare us anymore.
People need to take strict action against such issues and need to highlight them for the masses to see. On the other hand, concerns regarding security and protection also need to be taken into consideration when one is engaged in such critical scenarios.
Do you think Fakhr-E-Alam was right in how he dealt with the issue? Should he have opted for another recourse? Do you think the culprits will be punished? Let us know.
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