Proposed reformation of CID made official

Karachi
With Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif having approved Sindh’s plans for implementation of the National Action Plan (NAP) in Monday’s high-level meeting at the Governor House, the Sindh Home Department officially announced the reformation of the Crime Investigation Department (CID) as the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) and the establishment of a dedicated Provincial Action Plan Cell (PAPC).
In the first of two separate notifications issued on the day, the department shared details of the PAPC’s composition and terms of reference. The cell would comprise an Additional Secretary (Law Enforcement), Deputy Secretary (Law Enforcement), Section Officer (LE-1) and Additional Registrar (ATCs).
As for its operations, the PAPC would be responsible for communications with the apex committee, sub-committees and all stakeholders involved in the implementation of the Provincial Action Plan. Similarly, monitoring and reports regarding implementation of the apex committee’s decisions would also be part of the PAPC’s responsibilities.
The home department’s other handout confirmed the modification of the CID nomenclature to CTD with immediate effect.
The official verification was expected as the proposal had been tabled and approved by IGP Ghulam Haider Jamali at last Friday’s meeting of the Sindh Police’s top cadre regarding a provincial counter-terrorism policy.
A senior law enforcement official, requesting anonymity, told The News that a meeting to finalise restructuring plans would be held under IGP Jamali’s chairmanship at the Central Police Office on Tuesday (today). He said important decisions regarding the shuffling of current officers and recruitment of new personnel were expected to be taken.

CTD a priority
Sindh’s anti-terror plan is centred on a counter-terrorism authority that would be at the centre of all intelligence collection and dissemination, which is why the CTD remains a key component of the provincial strategy.
While the authority itself would also be coordinating with international entities and reviewing laws to suggest amendments, the new-look CTD would be a dedicated anti-terror force.
As per the reformation plan, all units of the CID – Counter Terrorism Wing, Sectarian Cell, Anti-Extremism Cell and Financial Crime Unit – would be dissolved and their personnel incorporated in the new setup.
The officer confirmed that CTD personnel would not be allowed transfers to any other police unit and their promotions would be based solely on exclusive performance and course evaluation. He added that monitoring of madressahs would be among the CTD’s top priorities.