LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has decided to upgrade the Crime Control Department (CCD) and turn it into a leading investigation agency in the province.
The decision was taken after the department showed good performance in controlling crime and received a positive response from the public. The government plans to expand the role of the CCD and develop it on the lines of the world’s top crime control agencies.
The chief minister directed authorities to equip the CCD with modern forensic facilities, advanced investigation skills, and the latest technology. The department will also use artificial intelligence-based software, modern surveillance systems, and advanced machinery to improve investigations and crime monitoring.
Officials said the department will receive modern tools to track and monitor criminals more effectively.
The chief minister also approved the establishment of a fully equipped CCD headquarters with modern facilities. Under the plan, CCD offices, police stations, and residential facilities will be set up in every division, district, and tehsil of Punjab.
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She also approved a province-wide campaign against illegal weapons after Eid al-Fitr. According to official data, steps taken by the CCD have helped reduce crime across the province.
Robbery incidents have dropped by 77 percent compared to last year. Mobile phone and bag snatching cases have decreased by 49 percent, while vehicle theft has fallen by 17 percent. Attempted murder cases have declined by 31 percent and kidnapping for ransom incidents by 45 percent.
The chief minister also approved the establishment of a modern research centre within the CCD to develop new strategies for crime control. She directed the department to take strict action against those involved in acid attacks on women.
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Meanwhile, Maryam Nawaz said that no society can achieve real progress without the active participation of women.
In her message on the International Day of Women Judges, she said there is a need for greater representation of women in the justice system. She added that women judges play an important role in strengthening the credibility and trust in courts.
