Police to tighten crime record system
The Punjab Police has decided to enhance the record management system of arrested suspects, specially hardened and underage criminals, following reports of fake computerised National Identity Cards (CNICs) being used by proclaimed offenders.
The decision was taken based on reports of entry of fake computerised National identity cards (CNIC), especially of proclaimed offenders.
The hardened criminals and history sheeters would usually hide their CNIC from police and resisted sharing it. The police officers, usually showing laxity, would not go the extra mile to fetch their identity. Police would face trouble in dealing with underage suspects.
DIG Information and Technology (DIG IT) Ahsan Younis has asked field officers to take special measures in this regard and has shared the improved Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) with them.
Younis on behalf of IG Punjab had asked the field officers to reform the suspects' arrest entry registration system. The police will also contact the National Database Registration Authority (NADRA) to verify the CNICs of suspects above the age of 18. Additionally, efforts will be made to obtain the B-Form of suspects under the age of 18.
Published in The Express Tribune, March 23rd, 2023.