If a police officer comes across somebody being robbed on his day off, it is his duty to make an attempt to help the individual. This explains that the police officer is always on duty even on a day off when he is dressed in plain clothes like other civilians.
Majority of citizens are disappointed regarding the civilian security apparatus which is mainly the police. They are of the opinion that police have not woken up to the fact that we are in a state of war. Their attitude can be best described as casual towards an invisible enemy.
It is important that police play a responsible and vital role in decreasing the trust deficit between them and the civil society. It is only then that we can move a step further towards a healthy society.
ERAJ DANISH
Islamabad
