Over 58,000 complaints filed against Punjab Police over bribery and case registration

More than 58,000 complaints related to police conduct, corruption, poor investigations and non-registration of cases have been received against the Punjab Police, according to official statistics from the Inspector General's Complaint Cell.

The data showed that citizens lodged a total of 58,000-plus complaints regarding various policing issues, with non-registration of cases emerging as the most frequently reported concern.

According to the statistics, 26,200 complaints were received regarding the refusal or delay in registering criminal cases. Another 13,070 complaints were related to poor investigation practices, while 10,400 complaints involved allegations of bribery, corruption and misuse of authority by police officials.

The figures also revealed that more than 4,020 citizens contacted the IG Complaint Cell regarding police services and related matters.

As a result of interventions by the complaint cell, more than 4,600 criminal cases were registered on the directions of the Inspector General's office after citizens reported difficulties in getting their complaints formally recorded.

Officials said the complaint cell had resolved approximately 53,500 complaints received from across the province.

However, more than 4,400 complaints remain pending and are currently under review or awaiting action in various police offices.

The statistics indicate growing public concern over police performance, particularly in areas related to case registration, investigations and allegations of corruption, while highlighting the role of the complaint mechanism in addressing grievances and monitoring police accountability.

Reporter: Ali Sahi