Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Government Decides to Assign Only Female Officers for Women’s Cases
Peshawar (April 15, 2026) — In a significant and progressive move, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has decided that only female police officers will handle cases involving women, particularly sensitive and privacy-related matters.Under the new directive:A complete ban has been imposed on the deployment of male personnel for recording statements, conducting investigations, or handling cases…
Peshawar (April 15, 2026) — In a significant and progressive move, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has decided that only female police officers will handle cases involving women, particularly sensitive and privacy-related matters.
Under the new directive:
A complete ban has been imposed on the deployment of male personnel for recording statements, conducting investigations, or handling cases of veiled (purdah-nasheen) women.
All such cases will now be exclusively managed by female police officers and Sub-Inspectors.
The notification will initially be implemented in Peshawar and will later be extended to other districts of the province in phases.
The decision has been approved by Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur. According to the Home Department, the move aims to protect the privacy and dignity of women, prevent harassment, and ensure greater transparency and trust in the justice system.
Police officials noted that many veiled women hesitate to share their statements in front of male officers, which often leads to incomplete or inaccurate case registration. The new policy is expected to encourage more women to come forward and report incidents confidently.
This step is being hailed as a major development in promoting women’s rights and access to justice in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
