Fake Uniform Advisory Denied
Punjab Police Denies Viral Social Media Audio Claiming Officers Must Wear Civilian Clothes
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The purported audio clip featured a woman’s voice and allegedly instructed officers to record the guidance in the daily diary and inform other personnel, adding to confusion within the police force and among the public.
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The slain Assistant Sub-Inspector, Harjit Singh, was shot dead by unidentified attackers while on patrol in the Hakima police station area of Amritsar. Amritsar Police Commissioner Harmanbir Singh Gill said the killing was allegedly orchestrated by a Pakistan-based individual operating from abroad, who lured the accused with money and promises of involvement in the narcotics trade; one accused was killed in a police encounter.
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A purported memo dated September 18 reportedly contained broader security measures—including strengthening security at duty points and checkpoints, patrol operations, vigilance regarding suspicious activity, and coordination with task forces and intelligence agencies—but Punjab Police said it did not contain or represent an authorized directive to avoid uniforms while commuting.
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Opposition leaders reportedly shared the unverified audio clip on their social-media accounts, including a Congress leader, giving the rumor an additional political dimension before the police issued its fact-check clarification.
Punjab Police denied issuing any advisory telling officers to wear civilian clothes while commuting to or from duty, calling viral messages and audio clips on social media fake Times of India. The denial came after an Assistant Sub-Inspector was killed in Amritsar and rumors spread that police were being told to hide their uniforms for safety Hindustan Times.
Opposition leader Partap Singh Bajwa criticized Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's handling of law and order, saying the purported guidance showed real concerns about police safety India Today. The state's Finance Minister rejected these claims as misinformation Deccan Herald.
A Viral Audio Clip Sparks Confusion
An audio clip featuring a woman's voice circulated online, allegedly instructing officers to record the guidance in daily diaries and inform other personnel Times of India. The message added to confusion within the police force and the public about whether the advisory was real Economic Times. Opposition leaders, including a Congress member, shared the unverified clip on social media, giving the rumor a political edge before police issued their fact-check India Today.
The Killing That Sparked Security Concerns
Assistant Sub-Inspector Harjit Singh was shot dead by unidentified attackers while on patrol in the Hakima police station area of Amritsar Hindustan Times. Amritsar Police Commissioner Harmanbir Singh Gill said the killing was allegedly orchestrated by a Pakistan-based individual operating from abroad, who lured the accused with money and promises of involvement in the narcotics trade. One accused was killed in a police encounter Times of India.
A Memo That Never Authorized Uniform Changes
A purported memo dated September 18 reportedly contained broader security measures. These included strengthening security at duty points and checkpoints, patrol operations, and coordination with task forces and intelligence agencies Deccan Herald. However, Punjab Police clarified that the memo did not contain or represent an authorized directive to avoid uniforms while commuting Economic Times.
Police Call for Reliance on Official Channels
Punjab Police urged personnel and the public to rely only on official channels for authentic information Hindustan Times. Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said any responsibility for spreading false information would be investigated Times of India. The police department emphasized the need to distinguish between real directives and rumors circulating online.
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