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Two policemen suspended for demanding ‘Nikahnama’ from couple in Islamabad

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ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad police have suspended five personnel due to public complaints and a poor investigation, here on Wednesday.

According to the Islamabad Police spokesperson, a total five officials had been suspended over public complaints.

As per the sources, two policemen were suspended for demanding a marriage certificate from a family during the road check in Islamabad.

The police official stopped a vehicle at a check post and asked the couple to present their Nikahnama (marriage certificate) to prove their relationship, the reports said.

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Later, the citizens filed a complaint against police personnel, prompting the police department to take stern action against them.

The spokesperson of the Islamabad police said that DIG operations have repeatedly advised police officials against demanding the marriage certificate.

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