Crime Control Department (CCD)

Rights activists and lawyers in Pakistan warn that the proposed Punjab Control of Habitual Offenders and Anti-Social Behaviour Bill, 2026, could lead to mass repression, preemptive punishment, and the targeting of dissenters, arguing it redefines criminality to include unproven accusations and challenges to state narratives.

A preliminary postmortem report of a 7-year-old girl found murdered in Sargodha suggests possible rape before her death. Four suspects were arrested, with one confessing to the crime, while the prime suspect was killed during an escape attempt. The case involves allegations of murder, rape, and accomplice involvement, with an FIR filed under multiple sections of the Pakistan Penal Code.

The prime suspect in the murder of a seven-year-old girl in Sargodha was killed during an encounter with the Crime Control Department (CCD) after allegedly escaping police custody. The suspect was accused of attempting to rape the girl before her murder, with her body found in a shop. Police filed an FIR citing multiple charges under the Pakistan Penal Code.

Sargodha police arrested four suspects in the murder of a seven-year-old girl, whose body was found in a shop. The prime suspect, the shop owner, allegedly attempted to rape the girl before killing her, with three others accused of abetting the crime. A fifth suspect was also detained, though details remain unclear.

Punjab police and the Crime Control Department (CCD) admitted a 'mistake' in the shooting of a nine-year-old girl, Hania, and her family in Chakwal, attributing it to 'criminal negligence' and lack of training. Officials pledged a transparent investigation, legal action against those responsible, and improved training to prevent future incidents.

A nine-year-old Australian girl was killed and her father and brother injured in a Chakwal police shootout, which the Crime Control Department (CCD) acknowledged as a deviation from standard operating procedures. The incident, involving an Australian family mistaken for robbers, has drawn international media attention and is under investigation.

Two robbers were killed in an encounter with the Crime Control Department (CCD) in Chakwal after a series of robberies and a fatal shoot-out. An official from the CCD was arrested for the murder of a 9-year-old girl and injuries to her family members during a mistaken identity incident. The robbers, identified as Mohammad Abbas and Mohammad Feyaz, used disguises to target victims and had prior criminal records.