Punjab Police constable embraced martyrdom after coming under fire from suspected criminals during an intelligence-based operation in Sheikhupura, the Punjab Police spokesperson said on Wednesday. According to the spokesperson, Constable Sagar Nishan of the Crime Control Department (CCD) Sheikhupura was conducting reconnaissance based on intelligence when members of a dangerous criminal gang opened fire, resulting […]
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Six alleged dacoits killed in CCD encounters amid scrutiny after Chakwal tragedy
Chiniot/Lahore: At least six alleged dacoits were killed in three separate encounters involving the Punjab Police’s Crime Control Department (CCD), as the force continues to face public scrutiny following the death of a young girl during a controversial operation in Chakwal earlier this month. According to CCD officials, the first encounter took place in Bhawana […]
LHC disposes petition in Chakwal girl killing case
RAWALPINDI: The Lahore High Court (LHC) Rawalpindi bench has disposed of a petition seeking the transfer of the investigation into the killing of nine-year-old Hania Ahmed in Chakwal from local police to the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), while directing authorities to ensure a transparent and impartial probe. The petition was filed by the family of […]
Australian PM calls for ‘transparent inquiry’ into killing of girl by CCD
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Monday called for a transparent inquiry into the shooting of Hania Ahmad by the Punjab Crime Control Department (CCD) earlier this week, according to The Guardian. Adeel Ahmed, 39, his wife Dr Sidra Khan, their daughter Hania Ahmed, 9, and son Aafan Ahmed, 10, were shot at during a […]
Chakwal CCD firing case: Section 302 added as investigation progresses
Significant progress has been made in the case involving the killing of 9-year-old Hania Ahmed, a Pakistani-origin girl and citizen of Australia, during alleged firing by CCD personnel in Chakwal, as police have upgraded the charges to Section 302 (premeditated murder). According to police sources, the case was initially registered under Section 322 (culpable homicide […]
Three dacoits killed during shootout with CCD
Three suspected robbers were killed in an encounter with the Crime Control Department (CCD) near Saar Muradwala Road here, the official sources said on Tuesday. According to a CCD spokesperson, the deceased were identified as Ali Hamza, Naveed Abbas, and Ghulam Raza were reportedly involved in multiple cases of murder, robbery, kidnapping, and other crimes […]
Punjab purchases 144 vehicles for CCD
The Punjab government has purchased 144 single cabin vehicles for the Crime Control Department (CCD). According to CCD sources, after purchasing the vehicles, the police sought funds for their fabrication. The cost of body fabrication of each vehicle was fixed at about Rs 400,000. Rs 57.6 crore is required for body fabrication and installation of […]
CM Maryam Nawaz tasks CCD with eliminating illegal weapons from Punjab
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz approved the Punjab Surrender Arms Act 2026 and tasked Crime Control Department (CCD) for elimination of illegal weapons for which a campaign will be launched after Eidul Fitr. According to details, different sections were included in the Surrender Arms Act 2026 to curb illicit arms in the province. After the […]
Punjab CM decides to transform CCD into premier investigation agency
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has decided to transform the Crime Control Department (CCD) into a premier investigation agency in view of its effective performance in curbing crime and the positive public response to its operations. Chairing a meeting here on Tuesday, the CM decided to further expand the scope of the CCD and […]
Alleged gangster Faizan Boxer killed in CCD encounter in Lahore
An alleged underworld gangster, identified as Faizan Boxer, was killed on Friday during what police described as an encounter with the Punjab Crime Control Department (CCD) in Lahore. The incident took place in the Ichhra area while the suspect was being transported under police custody. Read More: 11 drug dealers killed in CCD encounters across Punjab According […]