Balochistan Police’s Accountability Bureau Dismisses 6 Corrupt and Negligent Officials in 6 Months

Quetta – The Complaints Cell of the Accountability Bureau established at the Central Police Office has resolved hundreds of cases involving complaints of abuse of authority, corruption, and harassment, with several officials’ services forfeited. Citizens can register complaints directly with the Inspector General of Balochistan Police via WhatsApp and toll-free numbers, as the police cannot remain without accountability.

According to details, citizens can register complaints against officers and officials of any rank in the Complaints Cell of the Accountability Bureau at the Central Police Office. Over the past six months, a total of 615 complaints have been registered so far, of which 562 cases have been resolved and 26 have been postponed at the request of the complainants. Six officials were found guilty of the allegations, with 3 forcibly retired and 3 dismissed from service. Similarly, the services of 6 police officials were forfeited, and orders for various types of punishment were issued in 4 cases. Additionally, after close scrutiny, 112 cases were filed as baseless.

Among these complaints, 95 involved police officials abusing their authority, 24 corruption, 5 improper checks, 6 wrong FIRs, 2 excessive violence, 17 misbehavior and rudeness, 25 harassment, 27 failure to register FIRs, and 41 showing laziness and sluggishness in assigned duties. Furthermore, a total of 371 complaints related to mutual disputes among citizens were received, including 160 family disputes, 118 money transaction disputes, and 93 land disputes. Steps are being taken to address citizens’ complaints and resolve mutual disputes. Action is ongoing in accordance with the law and merit on complaints duly received in the Accountability Bureau and Complaints Cell branch.

Balochistan Police has expressed its determination that effective measures will continue to address citizens’ legitimate complaints, promote transparency, and further strengthen the atmosphere of trust between police and the public. Every citizen can send their complaints, issues, and suggestions directly to the IG Police Balochistan at his WhatsApp number 03043470110, or register them at the toll-free number 81-111775544. Complainants can register their complaints by calling from any location in the province at any time, and can also call the phone numbers 9203377 / 9204081 / 9204180 / 9204094 displayed outside all police stations. Instructions have also been displayed at public facilitation centers to inform citizens. Field officers have been bound to ensure local publicity to inform citizens about this facility.

It is worth noting that the purpose of this facility is to provide direct access to the head of Balochistan Police for the redressal of legitimate complaints, strengthen trust between police and the public, promote transparency, and enable timely redressal of complaints.