LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Wednesday inaugurated 33 mobile police stations that will deliver 14 services, including FIR registration, across the province. Six of the units are dedicated to issues faced by women.
mobile police stations Punjab: how the mobile units will work
Punjab Home Secretary Ahmad Javed Qazi briefed the chief minister that each mobile police station will be headed by a sub-inspector, supported by a field supervisor, a senior station assistant and male and female constables. The relevant station house officer and beat officer will stay present in the field to oversee operations under standard operating procedures.
Senior station assistants will handle IT operations, digital database entries and online tracking, while constables guide visitors through the services on offer.
mobile police stations Punjab: what services are available
The mobile units will deliver 14 key police services. These range from FIR registration and online e-tagging to tenant registration, employee verification and criminal record checks. Citizens filing FIR complaints will receive an immediate online e-tag to track their case.
People can also report lost documents, such as national identity cards and chequebooks, directly through the units. The vans will issue character certificates and provide driving licence services, including learner permits, renewals, duplicate licences and international driving permits.
Women’s units and community outreach
Six of the 33 units are set aside for women’s issues. Specialised staff have been assigned to these Pink Mobile Police Stations to handle sensitive cases involving harassment, domestic violence and offences against women and children with empathy and privacy.
The vans will visit universities and women’s colleges on a fixed schedule. Further deployment will be mapped using real-time crime data and calls to the emergency police helpline 15. To spread awareness, van itineraries will be published on social media and announced from neighbourhood mosques before a unit arrives in an area.
What the chief minister said
Maryam Nawaz inspected one of the new units at the launch, reviewed its operational capabilities and spoke with the on-duty staff. She said: “This initiative will help bridge the divide between the public and the police while saving citizens valuable time and travel expenses, especially those residing in far-flung and underserved areas.”
Frequently asked questions
How many mobile police stations has Punjab launched?
The Punjab government has launched 33 mobile police stations across the province, offering 14 services to citizens.
Can citizens register an FIR at these units?
Yes. FIR registration is among the 14 services, and complainants receive an immediate online e-tag to track their case.
What are the Pink Mobile Police Stations?
Six of the 33 units are dedicated to women’s issues, with specialised staff to handle harassment, domestic violence and offences against women and children with empathy and privacy.
How will citizens know when a van is coming?
Van itineraries will be shared on social media and announced from neighbourhood mosques before a unit arrives in a specific area.
Who staffs each mobile police station?
Each unit is headed by a sub-inspector, supported by a field supervisor, a senior station assistant and male and female constables, with the local SHO and beat officer overseeing operations in the field.
