Two personnel from different regions died during training at the Elite School in Beddian, Lahore, including former PRO of the Patrolling Police Rawalpindi Region, Syed Tasveer Hussain Shah.
Rawalpindi (by Izhhar Khan Niazi) – Two Assistant Sub-Inspectors (ASIs) of the Patrolling Police died on the same day during training at the Elite Police Training School in Beddian, Lahore, raising questions about the decision to send older personnel for rigorous physical training courses.
According to sources, Syed Tasveer Hussain Shah, the former PRO of the Patrolling Police Rawalpindi Region, passed away during training at the Elite School in Beddian, while on the same day, ASI Arshad from the Patrolling Police Sargodha Region also lost his life during training. It was reported that ASI Arshad suddenly collapsed while participating in a running exercise and was immediately transferred to the hospital, but he could not be revived.
Similarly, ASI Syed Tasveer Hussain Shah from the Rawalpindi Region also died during training at the Beddian Training School. The deaths of two personnel from the Patrolling Police on the same day have raised serious questions about the selection of personnel for rigorous physical training and the procedures for sending them to training courses.
It is noteworthy that the Patrolling Police Punjab was established in 2004. This force has played a significant role in ensuring safe travel for citizens by patrolling the province’s major highways and has provided notable services in reducing crime fears on these roads.
Sources indicate that due to the rigorous physical training of the elite course, an age limit is set for participation, and personnel over the age of 40 are not admitted to the course if they exceed the specified age limit. However, after the deaths of both ASIs during training on the same day, the question has arisen as to whether age, physical capability, and medical fitness requirements were fully considered in the selection of personnel for the training course.
According to sources, it is alleged that Patrolling Police personnel have demanded that a complete investigation be conducted into both incidents and that an assessment be made of how thoroughly medical examinations and fitness assessments were completed before designating personnel for rigorous physical training, so that such unfortunate incidents can be prevented in the future. Sources also indicate that the close circles of the deceased officers will approach the relevant authorities to have them declared martyrs.