FAISALABAD:City Traffic Police (CTP) have arrested a man for allegedly impersonating a traffic assistant by wearing clothing resembling a police uniform and using the false identity to deceive bus drivers.
According to traffic police spokesperson, the incident came to light when Traffic Warden Tahseen Majeed, Sector In-charge Samundri Road, stopped a vehicle during routine duty and noticed a suspicious passenger wearing trousers and a belt resembling those used by police personnel.
The man allegedly introduced himself as a traffic assistant, raising the warden’s suspicion. Acting promptly, the traffic official detained him for further inquiry and initiated the necessary legal proceedings.
During preliminary investigations, the arrested individual was identified as Rana Sami, a resident of Tandlianwala, who was reportedly employed by a courier company.
The spokesperson said that the accused allegedly used his police-like attire and false identity to present himself as a police official before bus drivers, apparently to avoid paying fares.
A case was registered against the accused at D-Type Colony police station while further investigations were underway, the spokesperson added.