Police have arrested popular TikToker Nadeem Mubarak, known as Nadeem Nani Wala, for using a fake license plate reading “IK 804” on his vehicle, authorities confirmed on Monday.

According to the Station House Officer (SHO) of Defence, Lahore, Nadeem was caught during a routine inspection near Main Boulevard Defence, where his car’s number plate was identified as counterfeit. The police took him into custody at the scene.

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Following the arrest, the Defence Police impounded the vehicle and filed a case against him for illegally using a forged number plate.

Additionally, a strict directive has been issued to police officers prohibiting them from creating or sharing TikTok content while in uniform, following a circular from SP Headquarters Ahmad Zunair Cheema.

The policy states that any officer, regardless of gender, caught engaging in TikTok activities while on duty will face serious disciplinary action.

The circular emphasized zero tolerance for TikTok content that could damage the police department’s image. This comes in the wake of a TikTok-related incident in Liaquatabad on September 12, where a young man named Ahmed was critically injured after being shot in the eye while outside his home.

Officers have also been instructed to delete any existing TikTok accounts or videos as part of efforts to uphold the department’s reputation.

SP Cheema stressed the importance of maintaining professionalism in both conduct and online presence, stating, “The integrity of the force must be maintained, and officers are expected to reflect this in all aspects of their duties.”

This action arises from growing concerns about the negative effects of social media content created by officers in uniform, which could undermine the public perception of the police force.