{
  "id": 18433608,
  "title": "Public faced difficulties due to security threats, says Quetta DIG",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/public-faced-difficulties-due-to-security-threats-says-quetta-dig",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-06T01:58:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn - Pakistan",
    "slug": "dawn-pakistan",
    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2042494/public-faced-difficulties-due-to-security-threats-says-quetta-dig"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Quetta Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Imran Shaukat revealed on Thursday that police are effectively collaborating with the Frontier Corps and intelligence agencies to enhance security in Balochistan. He admitted that citizens had encountered challenges due to security checks, checkpoints, and other restrictions in recent months, but expressed optimism that the security situation would improve. Shaukat encouraged constructive criticism of the department, stating that it would aid in identifying weaknesses and improving performance. He announced that the installation of an audio recording system at police stations would no longer burden citizens with unnecessary difficulties when registering their cases.\n\nShaukat emphasized that police officers and personnel receive their salaries and benefits from taxpayer money, making them accountable to the people. He praised the business community and local residents for cooperating with police to control crime and prevent criminal activities, mentioning that CCTV footage was being utilized to identify suspects and bring them to justice. Regarding recent attacks on police stations in Bhag, Kharak, and Sansar, Shaukat stated that security arrangements had been strengthened in response to these incidents.\n\nThe provincial government, under Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti, is providing full support and resources to strengthen the force, including the provision of modern weapons, vehicles, armoured personnel carriers, communication systems, and specialized training for the Anti-Terrorism Force. Shaukat praised his force for their dedication in combating insurgency in the province, noting that around 1,500 Balochistan Police personnel had made the ultimate sacrifice while protecting citizens and defending the country. He provided updates on various high-profile cases, such as the murder of businessman Hashim Noorzai, the Sariab bank robbery, and the acid attack on a doctor. Additionally, Shaukat announced the introduction of a security application for banks to improve coordination and ensure timely reporting of suspicious activities.",
  "summary": "QUETTA: Police are working effectively alongside the Frontier Corps and intelligence agencies to make Balochistan safer, Quetta Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Imran Shaukat said. Addressing a press conference at his office on Thursday, he acknowledged that the people had faced difficulties due to security checks, checkpoints and other restrictions in previous months due to security…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}