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JOHN DOE     SEPT 15, 2017

Crime Control Department (CCD) Punjab, Pakistan

A Specialized Force for Combating Organized Crime

Establishment

The Crime Control Department (CCD) was established on April 3, 2025, as a specialized branch of the Punjab Police under the leadership of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif. Created through the Police (Amendment) Ordinance 2025, the CCD replaced the Organized Crime Unit (OCU) to strengthen law enforcement against serious and organized crimes across Punjab [0, 1, 6, 11].

Key Objectives

  • Reduce Organized Crime: Targets seven major crimes, including drug trafficking, kidnapping, extortion, robbery, robbery-murder, robbery-rape, and land grabbing [0, 1, 5, 9].
  • Improve Public Safety: Aims to deter criminals through swift action and ensure a safer environment for Punjab’s residents [0, 1, 5].

Functions

  • Investigation and Action: Investigates serious crimes, apprehends culprits, eliminates no-go areas, and dismantles organized crime networks [0, 1, 9].
  • Data Management: Maintains a centralized crime database synced with Punjab Safe Cities cameras for real-time intelligence [0, 5].
  • Collaboration: Works with other law enforcement agencies to share intelligence and coordinate efforts to combat crime effectively [0, 1, 9].

Structure

  • Leadership: Headed by an Additional Inspector General of Police (AIG), supported by Deputy Inspector Generals (DIGs), Senior Superintendents of Police (SSPs), Superintendents of Police (SPs), and Deputy Superintendents of Police (DSPs) across 38 district stations [0, 1, 6].
  • Personnel: Comprises 4,258 officers, with 2,258 transferred from Punjab Police and ongoing recruitment to fill remaining positions [0, 2, 4].

Technology and Resources

  • Drone Surveillance: Utilizes drone systems to reach crime scenes within five minutes and monitor hotspots, with anti-drone units costing Rs 51.4 crore to counter smuggling [0, 5].
  • Modern Equipment: Equipped with bulletproof vehicles, AI-based weapon detection systems, and over 21,000 CCTV cameras for intelligence-led policing [0, 5].
  • Funding: Allocated Rs 6.54 billion for infrastructure and operations, including Rs 3.24 billion for construction and Rs 3.3 billion for ongoing activities [0].

Impact and Achievements

The CCD has made significant strides in combating crime, with notable achievements including:

  • Over 8,000 drug-related FIRs and 586 kg of heroin seized in 2025 [0].
  • A 90% conviction rate in anti-narcotic prosecutions due to AI and digital forensics [0].
  • Successful operations against armed gangs and land mafias in cities like Lahore and Multan [0].

Community engagement initiatives, such as GPS monitoring of detainees, public hotlines, and rehabilitation programs, have enhanced public trust and safety [0].

Conclusion

The Crime Control Department (CCD) in Punjab, Pakistan, established in April 2025, represents a transformative approach to tackling organized crime. With advanced technology like drone surveillance and AI, a robust structure of 4,258 personnel, and a focus on swift action and collaboration, the CCD is enhancing public safety and dismantling criminal networks. Its early successes, including high conviction rates and significant drug seizures, underscore its potential to create a safer Punjab through intelligence-led policing and community engagement.