Jammu, Dec 28: A traffic police sub-inspector has been suspended pending inquiry for allegedly misusing his official vehicle to shoot a social media reel on the snow-covered Mughal Road in Poonch district, officials said. In a viral video, sub-inspector Gul Sheraz, posted as sector officer (traffic) on Mughal Road, was reportedly seen leaning out of the open front door of a moving vehicle near the snow-laden Peer Ki Gali area. The incident raised serious safety concerns given the hazardous road and weather conditions, traffic officials said. The incident drew widespread criticism and highlighted concerns about safety protocols and professional conduct, particularly in dangerous terrain and adverse weather conditions, they added. ASI Anil Kumar has been deployed as the new sector officer (traffic) on Mughal Road, while Sheraz has been directed to report to the Traffic Police Lines, Rural Jammu, with immediate effect, officials said. The SSP (traffic, Rural Jammu) has ordered a departmental inquiry into the incident to be conducted by the DSP (traffic), Rajouri-Poonch. “There is zero tolerance for any violation of the Motor Vehicles Act or traffic safety norms, whether by civilians or traffic police personnel,” SSP Farooq Qaiser stated. Strict action will be taken against anyone found compromising public safety while driving, he added.
J&K Traffic Constable Suspended for Misusing Official Vehicle to Create Reels on Snowy Mughal Road
