LAHORE: The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) Punjab has established a dedicated cell to ensure prompt registration, investigation and prosecution of cases involving women and children.

According to NCCIA Punjab Director Muha­mmad Ali Wasim, the initiative had been taken to provide women and children with expedited legal assistance, protection and institutional support while ensuring that complaints were investigated without delay.

“Cases involving online harassment, cyberstalking, blackmail, digital exploitation, identity theft, misuse or circulation of private photographs and videos and other technology-enabled offences against women and minors will be processed through the newly-established specialised unit,” Mr Wasim told Dawn on Wednesday.

He said that all such cases would remain under the direct supervision of a deputy director to ensure close monitoring, swift investigation and effective coordination, enabling the agency to respond more efficiently to victims and bring offenders to justice.

“We have adopted a zero-tolerance policy against individuals invo­lved in cyber offences. Those found involved in such crimes would face strict legal action in accordance with the law,” he said.

Published in Dawn, July 2nd, 2026