Champions Trophy Controversy: In an unprecedented move, Pakistan’s Punjab Police has dismissed over 100 policemen for refusing to carry out their assigned security duties during the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025, officials said on Tuesday. The dismissed personnel were from various wings of the police force.
According to a Punjab Police official, more than 100 police officials and officers were removed from their positions after being repeatedly absent from duty, with many others refusing to perform their assigned tasks during the Champions Trophy.
“The police officials were assigned to provide security for teams travelling between Qaddafi Stadium Lahore and designated hotels but either remained absent or outright refused to take up their responsibilities,” The Official Said.
The official said IGP Punjab Usman Anwar has taken notice of the matter and ordered strict action against the cops in question. “There is no room for negligence when it comes to the security of international events.”
No Official Reason For Why They Were Dismissed
There has been no official reason for why they were dismissed, several local media reports suggest that the sacked cops were feeling overburdened due to longer duty hours.
Pakistan Knocked Out Of Champions Trophy
After two consecutive losses against India and New Zealand, the host are eliminated from the mega event. Their last league game will be against Bangladesh.
