RAWALPINDI: Pakistan Railways Police will fully digitize its operations within three months, following a reform plan similar to the Punjab Police model, according to Inspector General Rai Muhammad Tahir.
In an interview with a private TV channel, Tahir said the Railways Police will work with the Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) to create its own data server.
All paper-based records will be converted to digital format to improve transparency and efficiency. “We are moving away from manual processes to a modern, computerized system,” Tahir explained.
The new system will have clear rules. Officers at theft or incident sites must record video evidence, which will be included in digital case files. Officers will also be required to report when starting or ending their shifts.
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To boost staffing, 500 new recruits have joined, and 1,000 more will be hired by December. A security plan includes installing cameras and equipment at 30 major and 70 smaller railway stations, with a budget of Rs3 billion.
Additionally, Rs5 billion will upgrade 50 police stations, and Rs8 billion is expected for next year’s federal development projects. Tahir emphasized accountability, saying corrupt officers will not be tolerated.
Investigation officers will get three months of advanced training, and funds will support better logistics and investigations. “You will see a noticeable change in the Railways Police in three months,” Tahir said.
