AI System Introduced in Lahore to Predict and Prevent Crimes

Lahore Police have unveiled an advanced artificial intelligence (AI) system designed to predict criminal activity and streamline policing operations.

The project, launched by the Punjab Safe Cities Authority (PSCA), features new software called “Punjab Emergency AI.” According to PSCA officials, the system will generate real-time alerts for law enforcement, highlighting high-risk areas for crimes such as theft and robbery, along with accident-prone zones and other hotspots. The technology is also expected to refine patrol routes and improve resource deployment across the city.

DIG Operations Faisal Kamran said the initiative marks a major step toward smart policing in Lahore. “This AI system will inject innovation and accuracy into the way our force operates,” he remarked.

Meanwhile, a separate development has placed Punjab Police under scrutiny. A petition submitted in the Lahore High Court (LHC) this week alleged that the province’s Crime Control Department (CCD) was involved in more than 700 encounters within just seven months.

The CCD, a specialized unit created by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on February 26, 2025, was tasked with tackling organized and serious crime. However, reports claim the unit has killed multiple suspects in alleged staged encounters across Punjab.

LHC Chief Justice Aalia Neelum has taken up the case, with the petitioner questioning both the legality and conduct of the department.

Source: Web Desk