Balochistan Police (بلوچستان پولیس) is responsible for maintaining the law in urban Balochistan, Pakistan. As of 2018, the police force has 38,000. Currently, Muhammad Tahir Rai is the Inspector General of Police for Balochistan.
| Police Service | Balochistan Police (بلوچستان پولیس) |
| Abbreviation | B.P |
| Formed | 1963 |
| Employees | 38,000+ |
| Annual budget | Rs. 9 Billion |
| Headquarters | Quetta, Balochistan |
| Agency Executive | Mr. Muhammad Tahir Rai PSP QPM, Inspector General of Police |
| Police Stations | 70 |
| Service Color | Dark blue and red |
| Uniform Color | Black, Khaki |
Check: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police
Law enforcement in Balochistan
It is the responsibility of the Baluchistan Police to maintain law and order in most urban areas, which are known as A areas. As far back as the British Raj, this division has existed in various forms. The Balochistan Levies are responsible for policing the rural areas of Balochistan, which are known as B areas.
Both the Frontier Corps and the Balochistan Police are involved in law enforcement. Since criminals outside the police’s region of jurisdiction are able to plan attacks easily and escape, this division is seen as a severe handicap by the police.
In 2008, the PPP-led government of Balochistan under CM Aslam Raisani brought back the distinction that had been eliminated by Musharraf. A frequent change of policy hurts the ability of the agencies to deal with crime and prevents them from establishing institutions.
Pakistan has significantly increased its targeted killings, kidnappings, and terrorist attacks since its involvement in the Global War on Terror after 9/11. Several bombings occurred in 2013, targeting members of the Hazara community and attacks on senior police officers.
Check: Sindh Police Pakistan
2008 – 2013 PPP Rule
In a partnership with Nawab Aslam Raisani, the PPP formed a Balochistan government. Humayan Joegazai was selected by Aslam Raisana as CCPO Quetta, reputed to be sympathetic to lashkar-e-jhangvi. During the commencement of his service, he commanded officers to shoot the protestors of Hazara live. Twenty-five innocent citizens were killed. He was brought by Raisani back to Quetta and during his tenure, things went worse once more, especially for the community of Hazara.
Improvement in 2014
The number of acts declined from 205 in 2013 to 154 in 2014 (a 25% drop) and the number of murders in the assaults decreased from about 350 in 2013 to 48 in 2014. (an 86 percent decline).
Organization
Balochistan Constabulary, located in the districts of Kharan and Khuzdar, this unit consists of more than 10,000 members of the Balochistan police. It was converted to the Frontier Corps (Balochistan) and renamed the Kharan Rifles.
In 1978, the headquarters moved to Nokkundi from Khuzdar. In addition, 75 Wing and 76 Wing of the Chagai Militia were separated from the unit and placed under a command called the “Kharan Rifles”.
Check: Punjab Police Pakistan
Designation
Following are the designations of Balochistan Police:
| Grade | Police Ranks | Abbreviations |
|---|---|---|
| BPS-05 | Constable | PC |
| BPS-07 | Head Constable | HC |
| BPS-09 | Assistant Sub-Inspector | ASI |
| BPS-14 | Sub-Inspector | SI |
| BPS-16 | Police Inspector | Inspector |
| BPS-17 | Assistant Superintendent of PoliceDeputy Superintendent of Police | ASPDSP |
| BPS-18 | Superintendent of Police | SP |
| BPS-19 | Senior Superintendent of Police/Assistant Inspector General | SSP/AIG |
| BPS-20 | Deputy Inspector General | DIG |
| BPS-21 | Additional Inspector General | Addl. IG |
| BPS-22 | Inspector-General of Police | IGP |
Check: Balochistan Police Ranks and Salaries
Police Post
Posts such as SDPO, DPO, CCPO, RPO, and PPO are not ranks. Consequently, you may observe someone of lower rank holding a higher position for some time.
