The Pakistan Government has decided that no bearded cops will provide security to the VVIPs and bureaucrats of the country. A beard has become a sign of extremism nowadays. This was a sacred act that our Prophet (PBUH) taught us. However, religious extremism has shaken the pillars of Islam and the intentions behind keeping a beard have led to many suspicions.
The Inspector General (IG) Punjab has convinced that he will take concrete steps to wipe out the thana culture from the province on immediate basis. The thana culture has become very crude over the years. Filing an FIR for citizens is almost impossible and these are only used when the police force finds beneficial for them. Some policemen get away with almost anything.
This behaviour of the police has actually widened the trust deficit between them and the citizens of the country. Steps must be taken to wipe off this thana culture so that both parties can come together and work towards a friendly and peaceful society.
ALI HAMDANI
Texas, USA