CCD Will Monitor Future Behavior of Repentant Criminals Before Policy Shift

Sohail Zafar Chattha Says CCD to Review Policy for Reformed Criminals

By DTD- On Jul 10, 2025

Islamabad-(Mudassar Iqbal)-In February 2025, Punjab’s Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz approved the establishment of the CCD to counter organized crime across the province. Modeled after the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD), the CCD is mandated to tackle seven major crime categories—drug trafficking, kidnapping, extortion, robbery, land mafia, gangster rackets, and more

Scale & Structure
The department comprises approximately 4,250–4,258 officers, including one Additional IG, three DIGs, SSPs, SPs, and DSPs distributed across districts Each district will host a dedicated CCD police station, backed by advanced technological tools including drone surveillance, criminal databases, tracking systems, and IT infrastructure

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Personnel & Logistics
Recruitment of ~4,000 personnel began in April 2025, with phased induction into the force. Resources such as vehicles, office space, and operational equipment have been rapidly mobilized.
Budget & Support
A budget of PKR 5.6 billion was allocated. Punjab Police’s leadership—including RPOs, DPOs, and frontline command—has pledged extensive support in coordination, manpower, and logistics Punjab Police.

Inspector General Dr. Usman Anwar has led multiple high-level CCD meetings (March–April 2025), emphasizing the need for an elite, transparent crime‑fighting wing with swift action capability. These meetings focused on finalizing SOPs, accountability mechanisms, targets such as crackdown on no‑go zones, hardened criminals, kidnappers, drug cartels, and violent gangs.

On July 8, Additional IG Sohail Zafar Chattha tweeted:

“It is a welcome development that those involved in the world of crime are repenting. CCD Punjab will review its policy regarding them while observing their future actions. CCD takes action against any individual only after obtaining solid material evidence and other testimonies.”

This highlights two key commitments:

Support for Rehabilitation – A willingness to consider leniency for repentant criminals, subject to strict evidence-based protocols.
Commitment to Due Process – Actions will be taken only when backed by rigorous evidence and testimonies.

Topic	Insight
Rehabilitation vs Enforcement	The CCD’s openness toward reformed offenders suggests a balanced approach—encouraging societal reintegration while promising no compromise on accountability.
Transparency & Legitimacy	Emphasizing evidence-based operations builds public trust and counters allegations of arbitrary action.
Organizational Evolution	The CCD represents a strategic shift toward specialized, technologically empowered crime control, resonating with global trends in modern policing.
Implementation Watchpoints	Effectiveness will depend on rigorous evidence collection, inter-district coordination, and sustained funding and oversight.

The Crime Control Department of Punjab, launched early this year, stands as a formidable addition to law enforcement efforts in the province. With robust staffing, modern surveillance infrastructure, and strong leadership, the CCD was designed to combat serious and organized crime. The July 8 tweet from Additional IG Sohail Zafar Chattha adds a nuanced layer—offering hope for reformed offenders while reaffirming commitment to due process and accountability.