A new directive bans officers and personnel from hitching rides on highways, including Ring Road, GT Road, and Motorways.
The Deputy Inspector General Punjab Highway Patrol (PHP) issued this order in response to frequent instances of officers and personnel stopping vehicles to request lifts.
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Moreover, any individual found violating this rule will face suspension and strict departmental action.
Furthermore, the directive aims to prevent misuse of authority and maintain professionalism among highway patrol staff
