Re: Lahore traffic warden being abusive
First of all there is a military check post near Sher Pao bridge 24/7.. so this kind of incident is very strange unless you were in one of the small lanes. Normally these are small time thugs trying to get your mobile or something dressed as police. It’s very easy to get any number blocked from your mobile service provider. Just call the operator for the services from your mobile, ask the procedure to block a certain number and follow the procedure.
People who are driving in small lanes should not stop late at night for anyone even if someone is dressed as police. If you are on a main road do not open your window more than two inches and keep your car locked. If you feel anything fishy about the police guy.. do not hesitate to drive off. There are two many complains in the city about small time thugs dressed as police. Never hand over anything to these guys.. always ask for identification specially at night. Genuine traffic police in Lahore is very well behaved, well educated, and will always identify themselves. If he refuses to identify himself, surely is a fake policeman trying to rob people.. Just drive off..