A high-level performance review meeting of the Crime Control Department (CCD) was held under the chairmanship of Inspector General (IG) Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar to assess strategic initiatives and operational outcomes in the province’s fight against serious crimes.

The session featured a detailed briefing by Additional IG Sohail Zafar Chattha, who outlined the department’s robust response to critical crime incidents, organized criminal networks, and missing persons cases. The IG expressed satisfaction and appreciation over the department’s ongoing performance and achievements.

Key Participants and Oversight

Senior officers in attendance included:

  • DIG CCD HRM Umar Farooq Salamat
  • DIG Internal Accountability Waqas-ul-Hassan
  • All Regional Officers (ROs), District Officers (DOs), and other high-ranking law enforcement officials.

Their presence reinforced a coordinated, province-wide approach to crime control and accountability within the force.

Focus Areas and Strategic Achievements

IG Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar emphasized that the CCD’s effective operations are directly aligned with Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz’s vision of a secure, responsive, and people-centric policing framework.

The following areas of progress were particularly highlighted:

  • Successful crackdown on hardened and proclaimed offenders
  • Effective dismantling of organized criminal gangs
  • Swift recovery of kidnapped individuals and missing children
  • Enhanced focus on crime prevention through intelligence-led operations

The IG declared that the department’s performance in curbing serious criminal activity and bringing perpetrators to justice is commendable and in public interest.

Commitment to Public Safety and Law Enforcement Integrity

IG Punjab reiterated the commitment of the Punjab Police to:

  • Uphold the rule of law
  • Strengthen internal accountability mechanisms
  • Respond swiftly to public complaints
  • Utilize technology, intelligence, and coordination to combat crime more efficiently

With clear direction from the provincial leadership, the Punjab Police aims to maintain zero tolerance for organized crime and continue strengthening community trust and institutional performance.

Conclusion

Under the leadership of IG Dr. Usman Anwar and the strategic oversight of CM Maryam Nawaz, the Punjab Crime Control Department is taking decisive steps to enhance public safety, arrest dangerous criminals, and restore citizen confidence in the justice system. The progress showcased in this meeting reflects a growing commitment to effective governance, operational excellence, and a safer Punjab.