The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has informed the Lahore High Court that Punjab recorded the highest number of inquiries related to alleged police encounters and custodial torture across the country.
The report was submitted during the hearing of a petition challenging the establishment of the Crime Control Department (CCD). Justice Shehram Sarwar Chaudhry heard the petition filed by the Judicial Activism Panel against the formation of the department.
According to the FIA report, 364 inquiries related to alleged police encounters and custodial torture were initiated nationwide between 2022 and April 30, 2026. During the same period, 52 criminal cases were registered against police officials.
Punjab recorded the highest number of complaints, with 266 inquiries conducted and 19 criminal cases registered against police personnel.
In Islamabad, authorities conducted 15 inquiries, leading to six criminal cases, while Khyber Pakhtunkhwa reported 48 inquiries and six registered cases.
Balochistan recorded two inquiries, both of which resulted in criminal cases against police officials. Sindh reported 33 inquiries, out of which 19 cases were registered.
The FIA requested the court to dismiss the petition challenging the establishment of the Crime Control Department.
After reviewing the report and hearing preliminary arguments, the court adjourned further proceedings until the third week of June.
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