Almost every major daily newspaper in Pakistan devotes a full page to crime-related stories each day. In this way, electronic media is quite similar to print media. Crime is a popular film genre worldwide.
This supply side of news provides concrete proof that there is a demand for crime-related news. This is mostly due to two factors: First, crime is a social phenomenon that affects everyone in society. Second, it has elements of wonder and thrill linked with unusual events, as well as drama related with both the positive and negative sides of each narrative.
In contrast to many other countries, Pakistani media portrays police officers as villains rather than heroes. Many of the stories characterize them as being on the side of the criminals rather than the innocent. However, the reality is different, Police officers in Pakistan are committed to their jobs and labor in difficult situations to preserve peace and order. Despite facing great hazards and minimal resources, they continue to assist their communities.
Recently, the Punjab Police’s crackdown on dangerous fugitives and declared offenders wanted for major offences continues unabated, with two dangerous criminals involved in murder, attempted murder, extortion, and land grabbing arrested in Iran and Muscat and returned to Pakistan.
According to the information, high-profile criminal fugitive Abdul Jabbar, alias Jabaro, was apprehended in Iran. He was sought for more than a dozen counts of murder, attempted murder, and extortion. Last month, the aforementioned fugitive/proclaimed criminal killed four persons from the same residence in the Tatlay Wali Gujranwala region. Syed Mohsin Naqvi, Caretaker Chief Minister of Punjab, and Dr. Usman Anwar, IG of Punjab, took note of the occurrence and assigned the job of arresting the person responsible as soon as possible.
Since 2013, there have been substantial changes in Pakistan’s police force. Police began to focus on expertise. Separation of operations and investigations has been in place since 2002; nonetheless, there have been significant shortcomings in execution because of the mix of rural and urban enforcement.
The most major development has been the formation of Counter-Terrorism Departments in police forces across Pakistan. These divisions within police have won respect and commendation from foreign observers, and are the continual focus of donor agencies and the highest civil and military leadership owing to their national and worldwide relevance.
Furthermore, the Chief Minister of Punjab has directed that women’s concerns be addressed urgently, with incidents of abduction, harassment, and violence against women being prioritized. Dr. Anush Masood Chaudhry, SSP Investigation Lahore, speaks with us directly.
Also, On the orders of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, the Punjab Police Department is continuing its campaign on energy thieves. So far this year, 41024 cases have been filed against energy thieves throughout the province, including Lahore. 19709 suspects have been apprehended around the province, including Lahore. 23673 incidents of power theft were prosecuted, and 2540 defendants who harmed the public treasury were sentenced and fined. Priority actions are in continuance against the accused.
Recently, Punjab Police retrieved the missing woman from Multan via Karachi with the assistance of the FIA and advanced technology, and the legal criteria were met by arresting the suspect. Dr. Usman Anwar, IG of Punjab, congratulated and applauded him on his outstanding success.
Ultimately, despite the media’s representation of police officers has a bias towards negative aspects, it is critical for people to recognize the great strides and relentless efforts made by the police force to protect and serve the public. Their triumphs and reforms need to be recognized, as do the problems they confront today.
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