- Pakistani cop sniffs foreign tourists' belongings on train.
- Video sparks outrage over police conduct and privacy.
- Incident raises questions about security checks in Pakistan.
New Delhi: A bizarre video showing a Pakistani police officer sniffing the personal belongings of foreign tourists aboard a train has gone viral on social media, raising questions about the conduct of security personnel and the privacy of passengers.
The incident reportedly took place aboard the Green Line train travelling from Lahore to Karachi. The video features two foreign tourists, identified as Aemon, a Malaysian man, and Luiza, a German woman, who were travelling together when a police officer arrived to inspect their belongings.
According to media reports, the couple's tickets and passports had already been checked before the officer returned to their compartment for another inspection.
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Pakistan cop sniffs tourists' socks, clothes
In the viral footage, the officer is seen frisking Aemon before asking Luiza to stand up for a check. He subsequently opens her bag and examines its contents, including clothes, socks and a makeup kit. The officer is then seen bringing some of the items close to his nose and sniffing them, an unusual act that has drawn widespread attention online.
Aemon reportedly shared the video on Instagram, questioning whether such conduct was normal in Pakistan. The couple appeared uncomfortable during the inspection, according to the footage.
Video sparks social media outrage
The video has triggered a debate over the manner in which security checks are conducted on foreign travellers in Pakistan. Several social media users questioned why the officer conducted another inspection after the tourists' travel documents had reportedly been verified. Others criticised the handling of personal belongings and raised concerns about passenger privacy.
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Some users, however, defended the need for security checks, arguing that railway authorities must remain vigilant against illegal substances and other potential threats.
The footage, however, does not establish why the officer sniffed the items, and the precise reason for the inspection remains unclear.
Questions over treatment of foreign tourists
The incident has also prompted discussions about the experience of international visitors travelling through Pakistan. Although security checks are a routine part of travel in many countries, the manner in which they are conducted can become controversial when passengers feel their privacy or dignity is compromised.
The viral footage has left social media users questioning the necessity of the officer's actions and whether the inspection followed established procedures.
No confirmed official explanation for the officer's behaviour was available in the cited report.
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