Chandigarh, Sept 22: Punjab Police issued a formal clarification dismissing social media posts claiming that police headquarters had instructed personnel to avoid wearing their uniforms while traveling to and from duty. Taking to social media platforms, state police authorities affirmed that no such directive or advisory has been issued by headquarters or any subsidiary office, urging the public and police personnel to disregard unverified claims circulating online.
Speculation gained traction following the tragic killing of an Assistant Sub-Inspector, an incident that raised heightened safety concerns for officers commuting in uniform. The momentum of the rumor was further amplified by a widely circulated audio clip, purportedly featuring a woman police officer directing staff to travel in civilian attire. Political figures also shared the recording on digital platforms, prompting state police authorities to issue a formal fact-check to counter widespread misinformation.
Police representatives asserted that fabricated messages create avoidable confusion among personnel and the general public alike. Officials maintained that citizens and force members should rely exclusively on official communication handles for authentic directives, appealing to social media users to refrain from forwarding unverified content without proper verification.
