Grade-18 CSP Officer Resigns in Protest Against Alleged State Brutality on PTI Protesters

Grade-18 CSP Officer Resigns in Protest Against Alleged State Brutality on PTI Protesters

Islamabad: A Grade-18 CSP officer of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Pir Sulaiman Shah Rashdi, has tendered his resignation in protest against what he termed as “state fascism” and the alleged brutal crackdown on unarmed Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) protesters. The resignation came in the wake of last night’s events, which Rashdi described as deeply troubling and a violation of democratic principles.

In a strongly worded resignation letter addressed to the Federal Secretary for Information and Broadcasting, Rashdi expressed his dismay at witnessing unarmed citizens fleeing for their lives amidst what he called “state aggression.” He questioned the moral standing of remaining part of a system that, in his words, "works solely for the interests of the elite while suppressing democratic values."

“Should we remain part of a system that unjustly targets its own people? Should we condone actions that corrupt and stain Pakistan’s democratic process?” Rashdi wrote. He further criticized the government's failure to handle the situation within constitutional boundaries, denouncing the excessive use of force against citizens.

Rashdi outlined two options before him: either to remain silent in the face of oppression while being part of a system that has rendered Pakistan economically, politically, and socially dysfunctional, or to separate himself from the decayed system and work for democracy and justice in the country. Choosing the latter, Rashdi stated that he had decided to stand “on the right side of history.”

Alongside his resignation, Rashdi condemned the mainstream media for turning a blind eye to the plight of citizens, urging the media to uphold its duty in highlighting public grievances.

Ending his resignation letter with "Pakistan Zindabad," Rashdi formally requested the authorities to approve his resignation promptly. He emphasized that his decision stemmed from a deep sense of responsibility toward the nation and its democratic future.

Pir Sulaiman Shah Rashdi, a civil servant of the 38th Common Training Program (CTP) from the Information Group, leaves behind a significant question for the civil bureaucracy: will others follow suit in voicing dissent, or will they choose silence in the face of growing public discontent?

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