Peshawar, Pakistan: The police record of Peshawar indicates 13,477 wanted criminals are currently on the run across the city’s 34 police stations. This staggering number not only raises doubts about law enforcement’s efficiency but also highlights the growing sense of insecurity among citizens.
Official documents reveal that the highest number of fugitives—1,850—are within the jurisdiction of Chamkani police station. This is followed by Badaber with 1,528, Pishtakhara with 774, Paharipura with 713, Faqirabad with 698, Mathra with 659, Mattani with 628, Hayatabad with 548, Daudzai with 521, Gulbahar with 458, Agha Mir Jani Shah with 412, Nasir Bagh with 398, Khazana with 362, and Machni Gate with 267.
“Peshawar, the largest city and provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, is witnessing a rising crime rate, raising serious alarms among its residents”Â
These figures reflect a significant weakness in police strategy. The growing crime rate in Peshawar is largely attributed to the inability to apprehend these wanted criminals, many of whom roam freely and are involved in serious offenses such as murder, robbery, extortion, and terrorism. Police sources cite geographical challenges, political pressure, and resource constraints as key hurdles in their arrest.
Frustration is mounting among the city’s residents, who believe that if the situation persists, criminals will become even more emboldened. Many argue that the police focus more on minor offenders while allowing high-profile criminals to operate unchecked.
Peshawar, that is the largest city and provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, is witnessing a rising crime rate, raising serious alarms among its residents, and experts warn that unless immediate action is taken, crime in the city could escalate to dangerous levels. A comprehensive crackdown on fugitives, a more effective informant network, the adoption of modern technology, and an overall enhancement in police capacity are crucial to addressing this crisis. If the status quo remains, one pressing question lingers: Can Peshawar’s police truly bring these fugitives to justice, or will citizens continue to live under the shadow of insecurity?
