At least 20 police personnel posted in Karachi’s South Zone have been transferred from the zone following allegations of their involvement in anti-social activities and violations of discipline, according to an official notification.

DIG South Asad Raza ordered the removal of the police personnel, who had reportedly remained posted at specific police stations in District South for a long period through recommendations and influence.

Investigations and confidential reports identified misconduct and disciplinary violations by these personnel, prompting the action.

The dismissed officials include Head Constable Muhammad Hanif, Police Constable Ijaz Khan, Head Constable Babar, Constable Masroor Ahmed, Constable Raja Haroon, Constable Zahid Ali, Head Constable Babaruddin, Constable Mir Hassan, Constable Shaukat Ali, Head Constable Omar Saeed, Constable Zaid Jamshed, Constable Rahim, Constable Mir Hamza, Head Constable Abdul Sattar, Head Constable Naeemullah, Constable Shadi Khan, Head Constable Qaiser Mansoor, Constable Muhammad Amir, Constable Muhammad Arsalan and Constable Ghiyas Ahmed.

According to the notification, all removed personnel have been directed to report to their respective offices.