Traffic Police Officials Seek Transfers Following E-Challan System Launch

The implementation of the e-challan system in Karachi has led to a rise in transfer requests among traffic police officers, according to DIG Traffic Peer Muhammad Shah. Speaking to media on Sunday, Shah confirmed that many officers have started seeking transfers out of the traffic department, with some opting to move to the district police.

The reasons behind the surge in transfer requests are linked to the introduction of cameras for issuing fines and the withdrawal of challan authority from personnel. Shah mentioned that officers who were unwilling to adapt to the new system were opting for transfers. “Those who do not work are getting their transfers done themselves, and we are not interested in stopping them,” he stated.

Under the new system, 800 officers who were responsible for issuing challans have been incorporated into the regulatory framework, and only those with integrity and work ethics will remain in the force. DIG Shah explained that traffic police officers, who were previously untrained and would sometimes act arbitrarily in the name of issuing fines, are now being replaced by more disciplined personnel.

“We want to build such an institution that people love the traffic police department,” Shah said, adding that plans are in place to provide pick-and-drop services, food, and other incentives to encourage officers.

Shah also emphasized that young recruits are now being introduced to the traffic force in an effort to inject new energy into the department. The installation of cameras, he added, would not only enhance the enforcement of traffic rules but also help monitor the conduct of traffic officers themselves, ensuring greater accountability.