Punjab will establish a new department to address organized crime.

he Punjab government has decided to establish up a new department to tackle organised criminals.

The establishment of the CCD was sanctioned during a meeting presided over by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz.

The department would utilize all advanced technologies, including drone surveillance, to limit seven major crimes, including robbery, extortion, rape, murder and theft and land mafia.

The CCD will also monitor crime-related data and act against criminal networks.

The department will be overseen by an Additional Inspector General, with three DIGs, SSPs, SPs in divisional headquarters, and DSPs in each districts.

A total of 4,258 officers and personnel will be part of the CCD, with 2,258 officers immediately moved from Punjab Police.

The chief minister approved the acquisition of buildings, cars, and modern equipment for the department, as well as the prompt enactment of laws for its legal structure.