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==History== |
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The modern system of policing was introduced during [[British Raj|British Rule]], and in 1947 the [[Punjab (British India)|Punjab]] was divided between Pakistan and India - leading to the establishment of the Punjab Police force of Pakistan.<ref>[http://www.punjabpolice.gov.pk/page.asp?id=136 History - Punjab Police Force]</ref> |
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===Mughal Era=== |
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The system of policing in Mughal Era was organized on the basis of land tenure. Zamindars were responsible for apprehending disturbers of the public peace and performing other policing duties. At the level of the village these functions were performed by the village headmen. In large towns administration of the police was entrusted to, functionaries called kotwals who discharged the combined duties of law enforcement, municipal administration and revenue collection. Patrol officers in the shape of village watchmen or patels in villages and peons, horse patrolmen and such other like men in the towns were present. Violent organized crime was usually dealt with by the military. |
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The Punjab Police was also organized on the pattern of two main branches, the Military Preventive Police and the Civil Detective Police. As this arrangement was not found to be satisfactory so in 1860 the Government of India urged the Government of Punjab to look into the system of policing then prevalent in the Province. However, as the issue was of general importance the central Government appointed a commission to enquire into whole question of policing in British India. The Police Commission of 1860 recommended the abolition of the Military Arm of the Police, the appointment of an Inspector General of Police in the Province and the placement of Police in a district under the District Superintendent. The Commission recommended that only the District Magistrate should exercise any Police functions. Based on the recommendations of the Commission the Government of India submitted a bill which was passed into law as Act V of 1861. The Police Act of 1861 was adopted. |
The Punjab Police was also organized on the pattern of two main branches, the Military Preventive Police and the Civil Detective Police. As this arrangement was not found to be satisfactory so in 1860 the Government of India urged the Government of Punjab to look into the system of policing then prevalent in the Province. However, as the issue was of general importance the central Government appointed a commission to enquire into whole question of policing in British India. The Police Commission of 1860 recommended the abolition of the Military Arm of the Police, the appointment of an Inspector General of Police in the Province and the placement of Police in a district under the District Superintendent. The Commission recommended that only the District Magistrate should exercise any Police functions. Based on the recommendations of the Commission the Government of India submitted a bill which was passed into law as Act V of 1861. The Police Act of 1861 was adopted. |
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The organizational design that followed the Act survives to this day. |
The organizational design that followed the Act survives to this day. |
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===Punjab Police Rules=== |
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The Punjab Police Rules of 1934 documented the police practices as they stood at that time and introduced some new measures for improving administration and operational effectiveness of police. The content of the Rules reveals that the Punjab Police had grown into a thoroughly professional police organization by 1934 and possessed considerable knowledge of the crime and criminals in the province. It had developed effective procedures and practices for dealing with various kinds of criminal activity. The administrative and disciplinary functions were also elaborated. The Rules have served as the model for similar sets of rules in other provinces of Pakistan and are still in force today. |
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The Punjab Police played a significant part in handling the refugee crisis of 1947-48. It continued as a separate organization till 1955 when it was merged with the police of other provinces to create the West Pakistan Police. There were several attempts to review and reform police organization and performance during the 1950s and 60s which however could not be implemented. |
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The legal framework of the police under went a major change as a consequence of Devolution of Power Plan. The devolution of power plan called for the devolution of the authority of the Provincial Government to the Districts and the introduction of Public accountability of the police. |
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In line with the devolution of Power Plan the office of the District Magistrate was abolished in 2001 and a system of Public Safety Commissions was introduced. These changes were incorporated into a new Police Law which was promulgated in 2002. Apart from Public Safety Commissions, the Police Order 2002 also provided for a professional Police Complaints Authority, increased powers for the Inspector General of Police and separation of the watch & ward and the Investigation functions of the Police. |
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Currently the Punjab police are involved in counter terrorism operations in the state.<ref>http://www.rantburg.com:8080/poparticle.php?ID=232982&D=2008-03-13&SO=&HC=4</ref> |
Currently the Punjab police are involved in counter terrorism operations in the state.<ref>http://www.rantburg.com:8080/poparticle.php?ID=232982&D=2008-03-13&SO=&HC=4</ref> |
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Punjab police is also famous for lynching, for example see [[Bhutter Tragedy]]. |
Punjab police is also famous for lynching, for example see [[Bhutter Tragedy]]. |
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== Famous Officers == |
== Famous Officers == |
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There have been many brave police officers in the history of the [[Punjab Police]]. The most famous of them were Qazi Safdar Hussain Senior [[Superintendent of Police]], Raja Imtiaz Ahmed [[Superintendent of Police]], Mian Muhammad Asif [[Asistant Superintendent of Police]] and Muhammad Aslam Jora Inspector Police.{{fact|date=January 2011}} |
There have been many brave police officers in the history of the [[Punjab Police]]. The most famous of them were Tayyab Haider saeed [[Superintendent of Police]], Qazi Safdar Hussain Senior [[Superintendent of Police]], Raja Imtiaz Ahmed [[Superintendent of Police]], Mian Muhammad Asif [[Asistant Superintendent of Police]] and Muhammad Aslam Jora Inspector Police.{{fact|date=January 2011}} |
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Qazi Safdar Huassain, a retired Senior [[Superintendent of Police]] is famous for his efficient administration and bravery . He was an exemplary police officer, who maintained a very high degree of honesty, integrity and professionalism.{{fact|date=January 2011}} |
Qazi Safdar Huassain, a retired Senior [[Superintendent of Police]] is famous for his efficient administration and bravery . He was an exemplary police officer, who maintained a very high degree of honesty, integrity and professionalism.{{fact|date=January 2011}} |
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Revision as of 13:15, 18 January 2011
| Punjab Police | |
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| Agency overview | |
| Formed | 1861 |
| Employees | 170,000 [1] |
| Jurisdictional structure | |
| Operations jurisdiction | Punjab, Pakistan |
| Size | 205,344 sq. km. |
| Population | 81.8 Million |
| Legal jurisdiction | Punjab |
| General nature | |
| Operational structure | |
| Headquarters | Lahore, Punjab |
| Agency executive |
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| Website | |
| http://www.punjabpolice.gov.pk/ | |
The Punjab Police are responsible for policing in the province of Punjab, Pakistan.
History
Mughal Era
The system of policing in Mughal Era was organized on the basis of land tenure. Zamindars were responsible for apprehending disturbers of the public peace and performing other policing duties. At the level of the village these functions were performed by the village headmen. In large towns administration of the police was entrusted to, functionaries called kotwals who discharged the combined duties of law enforcement, municipal administration and revenue collection. Patrol officers in the shape of village watchmen or patels in villages and peons, horse patrolmen and such other like men in the towns were present. Violent organized crime was usually dealt with by the military.
British Era
The modern system of policing was introduced during British Rule, The British administration relieved the zamindars of their responsibility for police service and introduced magistrates with daroghas and other subordinate officers for Police purposes. The Punjab Police was also organized on the pattern of two main branches, the Military Preventive Police and the Civil Detective Police. As this arrangement was not found to be satisfactory so in 1860 the Government of India urged the Government of Punjab to look into the system of policing then prevalent in the Province. However, as the issue was of general importance the central Government appointed a commission to enquire into whole question of policing in British India. The Police Commission of 1860 recommended the abolition of the Military Arm of the Police, the appointment of an Inspector General of Police in the Province and the placement of Police in a district under the District Superintendent. The Commission recommended that only the District Magistrate should exercise any Police functions. Based on the recommendations of the Commission the Government of India submitted a bill which was passed into law as Act V of 1861. The Police Act of 1861 was adopted. The organizational design that followed the Act survives to this day.
Punjab Police Rules
The Punjab Police Rules of 1934 documented the police practices as they stood at that time and introduced some new measures for improving administration and operational effectiveness of police. The content of the Rules reveals that the Punjab Police had grown into a thoroughly professional police organization by 1934 and possessed considerable knowledge of the crime and criminals in the province. It had developed effective procedures and practices for dealing with various kinds of criminal activity. The administrative and disciplinary functions were also elaborated. The Rules have served as the model for similar sets of rules in other provinces of Pakistan and are still in force today.
Pakistani independence
The Punjab Police played a significant part in handling the refugee crisis of 1947-48. It continued as a separate organization till 1955 when it was merged with the police of other provinces to create the West Pakistan Police. There were several attempts to review and reform police organization and performance during the 1950s and 60s which however could not be implemented. The legal framework of the police under went a major change as a consequence of Devolution of Power Plan. The devolution of power plan called for the devolution of the authority of the Provincial Government to the Districts and the introduction of Public accountability of the police. In line with the devolution of Power Plan the office of the District Magistrate was abolished in 2001 and a system of Public Safety Commissions was introduced. These changes were incorporated into a new Police Law which was promulgated in 2002. Apart from Public Safety Commissions, the Police Order 2002 also provided for a professional Police Complaints Authority, increased powers for the Inspector General of Police and separation of the watch & ward and the Investigation functions of the Police. Currently the Punjab police are involved in counter terrorism operations in the state.[3] Punjab police is also famous for lynching, for example see Bhutter Tragedy.
Famous Officers
There have been many brave police officers in the history of the Punjab Police. The most famous of them were Tayyab Haider saeed Superintendent of Police, Qazi Safdar Hussain Senior Superintendent of Police, Raja Imtiaz Ahmed Superintendent of Police, Mian Muhammad Asif Asistant Superintendent of Police and Muhammad Aslam Jora Inspector Police.[citation needed]
Qazi Safdar Huassain, a retired Senior Superintendent of Police is famous for his efficient administration and bravery . He was an exemplary police officer, who maintained a very high degree of honesty, integrity and professionalism.[citation needed]
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