Rawalpindi:
A airport security force officer (ASF) has been fired after completing an investigation into an incident of misconduct that involves a passenger at the New Islamabad International Airport.
The incident occurred three days ago during the arrival and departure of several international flights.
A dispute exploded at the entrance door of the International Exit Room when an ASF official faced a passenger who tried to access the room through the staff door with his family, including children.
According to multiple video clips that emerged after the altercation, you can see an ASF officer and hear his colleague while heading to the passenger, saying: “If you slaughter you, I will not save it.” The footage also shows two visibly anguished children standing close, while another child with a backpack walks towards the father.
The spectators are seen and heard trying to calm the situation, including attempts to reason with the passenger with a blue shirt.
In another video, an officer identified as Zia is seen approaching the passenger at the staff door.
During the exchange, a voice is heard calling the passenger a “Bestial Human”.
Airthe Officer seems to be throwing the passenger, which leads to man to respond: “Keep your hands for you.” He also heard someone close: “He slapped me.”
The ASF officer can be heard saying: “I will deliver you to interfere with the official tasks.” Later the passenger is heard saying: “Well, we return, why did you slaughter me?”
You can see another ASF officer trying to contain Zia and escort him back inside the door.
The sources confirmed that the senior officials intervened to reduce the situation, and the passenger was finally allowed to proceed with his travel plans.
After the videos became viral on social networks and news platforms, ASF headquarters realized and initiated a Karachi investigation.
The team reviewed CCTV images from the airport and registered statements from all service personnel, including those directly involved.
After the investigation, the assistant sub -inspector (like) ZIA was declared guilty of misconduct. He was fired from the service after a summary trial.
Attempts to contact the ASF spokesman for official comments were not answered, and the messages were not returned.
However, a senior ASF officer, who spoke with the Express PAkGazette based on anonymity, confirmed the dismissal of the officer involved in the incident.
