Maryam Nawaz orders police crackdown on corrupt officials
The chief minister issued the instructions while chairing a meeting on the security situation in Punjab. She said protecting citizens and their property must remain the government’s main priority.
Maryam directed the inspector general of police to identify and remove officials involved in corruption. She also said officers known for corruption should not be given important positions such as station house officer.
Strict action against corrupt police officials
The chief minister called for a strict policy against corruption within the police force. She directed senior officials to ensure that officers with questionable records are not placed in positions where they can influence investigations or policing operations.
She also ordered police to increase efforts against burglary and other street crimes. A special operation was directed in Sheikhupura to improve the security situation and target criminal activity.
The instructions come as the provincial government seeks to strengthen police accountability. District-level officers will also face greater responsibility for controlling crime in areas where incidents remain high.
Maryam said maintaining public safety requires stronger supervision and effective action against officials who fail to perform their duties.
Body cameras and GPS devices planned
The meeting also discussed changes to police operations and monitoring systems across Punjab.
Maryam decided that operational control of the Dolphin Police would be placed under the respective police stations. The move is intended to improve coordination between specialized police units and local stations.
She also set September 30 as the deadline for providing body cameras to Punjab Police personnel. The cameras are expected to improve transparency and provide records of police interactions during operations.
The government is also planning stronger monitoring of prisoners during transportation. Maryam approved the installation of GPS devices and cameras in prisoner vans.
She ordered strict action whenever prisoners escape from custody. The monitoring system is expected to help authorities track prisoner movements and identify possible security failures.
Focus on women and children’s safety
The chief minister also directed police authorities to prepare a detailed plan for controlling crimes against women and children.
She called for a zero-tolerance policy against people involved in such offences. Police authorities were asked to improve their response and ensure that cases involving vulnerable victims are handled more effectively.
The instructions indicate that the government wants crime prevention to remain a major focus of police operations. Better monitoring and accountability are also being emphasized alongside traditional policing methods.
Maryam stressed that police performance should be judged by their ability to protect citizens and control crime.
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Punjab reports decline in major crimes
Officials told the meeting that the overall crime situation in Punjab had improved in several areas.
According to the figures presented, robberies had declined by 54 percent, while murders fell by 35 percent. Car snatching was reported to be down by 46 percent, and motorcycle theft decreased by 53 percent.
Despite these improvements, the chief minister warned that areas with high crime rates would continue to face scrutiny.
She said district police officers would be held accountable if crime remained high in their respective districts. This places greater responsibility on local police leadership to improve security and respond quickly to criminal activity.
The government’s approach combines stronger accountability with greater use of technology. Body cameras, GPS tracking and surveillance systems are expected to play a larger role in policing.
