Police forbidden from asking couples for marriage proofs

The Karachi police chief has discouraged cops from harassing couples and asking them to prove that they are married. So finally a sigh of relief for the people relaxing in parks and other picnic spots. 

In a notification dated Oct 9 newly appointed Additional Inspector General of Police Amir Sheikh noted: “There is a general complaint that policemen in mobiles and motorcycles harass and humiliate couples by asking them to show ‘nikahnama’ to prove their credentials as husband and wife.”

He also said that these complaints will not be tolerated at all. Here is the official notification: