Punjab Police steps up crackdown on crime, corruption; major progress in murder cases

Asfand Gurmani August 25, 2026 Pakistan
Police steps up crackdown on crime

A final forensic report into the deaths of two women within the jurisdiction of Township Police Station in Lahore has been received, confirming the presence of nine different types of drugs in samples taken from both women.

The report was jointly prepared by a medical board of doctors, which unanimously concluded that both women died of cardiopulmonary arrest.

Hina Javed murder case sees major breakthrough

Significant progress has been made in the Hina Javed murder case in Rawalpindi. Three suspects have been nominated in the FIR, while two have been arrested.

Police said their investigation established that the incident, initially reported as a suicide, was actually a murder. The investigation is continuing on merit, and all those responsible will be brought to justice.

Police hunt for Abdullah Tahir murder suspects

Efforts are continuing to arrest the alleged shooters involved in the murder of Abdullah Tahir.

According to police, the suspects fled to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and their current whereabouts remain unknown. Investigation and legal proceedings are under way to arrest them.

Dolphin Force to be reorganised

The Punjab Police has decided to reorganise the Dolphin Force, with its command and control to be handed over to local station house officers (SHOs).

The restructuring is aimed at improving the force’s performance and making policing more effective. Work is also under way to acquire modern electric bikes for the Dolphin Force.

Meanwhile, new motorcycles have been provided to Murree Police to improve patrolling and policing.

Punjab Police steps up anti-corruption measures

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has directed the police to strictly implement a zero-tolerance policy against corruption.

The Internal Accountability Branch (IAB) is being strengthened to improve the accountability system and prevent corruption within the police force.

All regional police officers (RPOs) and district police officers (DPOs) have been directed to take strict action against officials involved in corruption.

Punjab Inspector General Abdul Karim said there was no room for corruption in the police force. He said complaints would be investigated transparently and action would be taken without discrimination.

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Asfand Gurmani

Asfand Gurmani is an MPhil scholar at FCCU and a journalist with a strong passion for political reporting. He primarily covers Pakistan’s politics, governance, and human rights issues.