QUETTA: Balochistan Inspector Ge­­neral of Po­­lice Mohammad Tahir said on Wednesday that Quetta po­­lice will be provided bul­­letproof vehicles and modern equipment to effe­ctively combat acts of terrorism and serious crimes.

Addressing the passing-out parade of police, Mr Tahir also said that Khuzdar Levies Training Centre has been conver­ted into a Police Training Centre, where 600 Levies personnel are currently undergoing training.

The IG said police personnel are sacrificing their lives to protect citizens’ lives and property, adding that more than 1,120 officers and personnel of Balochistan police have laid down their lives — the highest number among provinces.

Commandant Shehzad Akbar informed the gathering that recruits comp­l­e­ting the 106th passing-out parade underwent a seven-month basic training cou­rse. A total of 868 recruits graduated, incl­u­ding 826 men and 42 wo­­men, who will formally join the police force and assume their duties, he said.

The IG stressed that the dignity of the uniform and clarity of mind define a good officer. He urged police personnel to improve their conduct and strengthen friendly relations with the masses, adding that crime can only be controlled with community cooperation.

Published in Dawn, February 19th, 2026