QUETTA: Inspector General of Police (IGP) Balochistan, Muhammad Tahir, announced on Tuesday a major escalation in the province’s law enforcement strategy for the coming year, vowing a severe crackdown on criminal networks and a zero-tolerance policy against anti-social elements.
Addressing a year-end performance briefing at the Central Police Office, the IGP stated that the campaign against dangerous gangs, habitual offenders, and organized crime syndicates would be “further tightened” across all districts. He was flanked by DIG Headquarters Hasan Asad Alvi and AIG Operations Naveed Alam.
“We will take effective strategic measures to eliminate organized crime,” IGP Tahir declared, emphasizing that criminals involved in serious offences like street crime, dacoity, robbery, murder, and kidnapping would be brought to justice. He directed supervisory officers in all districts to intensify efforts against drug trafficking, illegal weapons, gender-based crimes, and organized vehicle theft rings in major cities. He stressed the need for expedited investigations and exemplary punishment for convicted criminals.
Highlighting security for the new year, the IGP confirmed clear instructions were issued to all senior officers to ensure the safety of minority community events and strictly prevent deadly aerial firing.
The briefing presented a detailed account of police achievements in 2025. Significant seizures included 1,483 pistols, 118 Kalashnikovs, over 5,685 kg of various narcotics, and millions in cash. Enforcement actions led to the arrest of 10,344 criminals, including 255 accused of kidnapping for ransom and members of 103 dangerous gangs. Police also recovered 111 stolen cars and 880 motorcycles, and sealed 1,110 petrol pumps for violations.
In the traffic sector, over 249,000 challans were issued, collecting fines exceeding Rs. 168 million, underscoring a comprehensive approach to public safety and order.
