Facing Unexpected Arrest

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Being unexpectedly arrested can be a confusing and disorienting experience. Despite being familiar with the officers, being taken to a police station came as a shock and felt like a mistake that would soon be sorted out. The feeling of being set up was prominent from the beginning, showing a sense of disbelief and confusion in the situation.

Sultan Alam was the first Pakistani officer to join the traffic department of the Cleveland Police in the UK. He was harassed at work and complained to his senior officers about it. Then his coworkers showed up at his house to arrest him.

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