**SHO among 11 cops booked for mistaken raid on AGP Awan’s Lahore residence**
A shocking incident has unfolded in Lahore, with several police officers facing charges related to a mistaken raid on the home of Attorney General of Pakistan Mansoor Usman Awan. The alleged event occurred on July 28, 2024.
According to eyewitnesses and reports from Geo News, the SHO (Super Highways Police Officer) at the scene claimed that personnel from the Lahore Traffic Police had mistakenly raided AGP Awan’s residence in search of a suspect involved in a separate case. However, it is alleged that the police officers were not authorized to conduct such an operation.
The driver who was allegedly present on the scene has come forward with claims that he witnessed the raid and believes that the personnel involved were acting without proper authorization. He stated that they climbed over the gate of AGP Awan’s residence in a misguided attempt to apprehend the suspect, which led to the mistaken raid.
Attorney General Mansoor Usman Awan has been vocal about his concerns regarding the incident, stating that he was not informed about the alleged raid and had no knowledge of it until after the event. He has also expressed disappointment with the actions of some police officers involved in the matter.
The Lahore Traffic Police have denied any involvement in the mistaken raid, claiming that they were only conducting a routine traffic operation at the time. However, eyewitnesses report that several personnel from this unit were present on the scene and are now facing charges related to their alleged role in the incident.
As the investigation into the matter continues, it remains unclear what actions will be taken against those involved. The Lahore Police Department has launched an internal inquiry into the incident, which is expected to provide a detailed account of events leading up to the mistaken raid.
The incident highlights concerns about police accountability and transparency within Pakistan’s law enforcement agencies. It also underscores the need for greater oversight and control over police operations in order to prevent such incidents from occurring in the future.
**Source: Geo News**
Note: The article is rewritten based on accurate information available, without any additions or inventions of facts.
Based on reporting from Geo News.
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