Section 144 Imposed in Pishin, Crackdown on Criminals to Be Intensified

QUETTA: Balochistan Home Minister Mir Ziaullah Langau has announced the immediate imposition of Section 144 in Pishin district and directed authorities to intensify action against criminal elements to maintain law and order.

The directives were issued during an important meeting chaired by the home minister to review the security situation in Pishin and discuss measures to protect the lives and property of the public.

The meeting was attended by Public Accounts Committee Chairman Asghar Tareen, provincial assembly members Syed Zafar Agha and Asfandyar Kakar, Additional Chief Secretary Home Hamza Shafqaat, the commissioner of Pishin Division, the deputy inspector general of police for Pishin, the district police officer and other relevant officials.

Tribal elders and religious scholars from Pishin also participated in the meeting.

Officials gave a detailed briefing on the law and order situation in the district and the challenges facing the authorities.

Speaking at the meeting, Home Minister Mir Ziaullah Langau said protecting the lives and property of citizens and maintaining peace across Balochistan, including Pishin, remained the government’s top priority.

He said the provincial government was taking necessary measures to ensure public safety and maintain lasting peace in the region.

The home minister announced that Section 144 had been imposed in Pishin with immediate effect to help improve the security situation and prevent any untoward incidents.

He directed the relevant authorities to intensify operations against criminal elements in Pishin and other areas of the province and take effective measures against those involved in activities that threaten public safety and law and order.

Langau reaffirmed the provincial government’s commitment to enforcing the law, protecting citizens and improving the overall security situation across Balochistan.