The dismissed security men were associated with the different wings of the police and were dismissed for their negligence during their duties in the tournament. These policemen were asked to provide security for teams travelling between Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium and their respective hotels.
According to Punjab Police, more than 100 policemen and the officers have been sacked from their respective jobs after they were found absent from duty or had refused to perform their tasks during the tournament.
The official said IGP Punjab Usman Anwar has taken notice of the matter and ordered strict action against the cops in question. "There is no room for negligence when it comes to the security of international events," he added.
The Champions Trophy 2025 is the first ICC tournament hosted by Pakistan in 29 years. The tournament holds a huge significance for the country that has been poorly affected by terrorism over the last few years.
Champions Trophy in safe hands - Federal minister
“I would like to state on record that Pakistan is peacefully and very ably hosting the ICC Champions Trophy. Our grounds are full, we have fans from all over the world, the crowds are jubilant, and our streets are filled with people who are celebrating the victory of cricket.” Attaullah was quoted as saying by Geo News.
Pakistan's poor performance in Champions Trophy
The Men in Green were knocked out of the Champions Trophy 2025 after losing their first two games to New Zealand and India respectively. The Men in Green struggled to gain any momentum and were unable to stand up to the expectations of their home crowd.
They lost the first match to New Zealand by 60 runs and then lost to India by 6 wickets with 7.3 overs to spare. The defending champions have been heavily criticised for their performance by the country's former cricketers and experts.
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