Islamabad Police deputes 22 more officials to NCCIA

The Islamabad Capital Police has deputed 22 additional officers and officials to the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA)

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Capital Police has deputed 22 additional officers and officials to the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) for a period of three years, according to official records.

The latest development has been documented in Roznamcha PL/HQ Report No. 25 dated September 15, 2026, at 4:00am, obtained by Minute Mirror. The record states that the deputation was made under orders issued by AIG/Establishment Islamabad through orders No. E-I-3640/43 dated September 11, 2026, and No. E-I-3855-57/E dated September 14, 2026.

The officials being deputed include personnel from different ranks of Islamabad Police, including inspectors, sub-inspectors, assistant sub-inspectors, head constables and constables. After being relieved from their existing assignments, the personnel reported to LO/HQ for further placement with the NCCIA.

Sources familiar with the administrative arrangements told *Minute Mirror* that the latest transfer brings the number of Islamabad Police officers and officials deputed to the cybercrime agency in recent days to nearly 90.

The increasing movement of personnel has raised questions about manpower requirements at both institutions. Sources said that continued deputation of Islamabad Police personnel could put additional pressure on the force’s existing formations, particularly the Investigation, Security and LO/HQ units.

Islamabad Police is responsible for maintaining law and order in the federal capital, along with security duties, investigations, protection assignments and other operational responsibilities. Officials familiar with the situation said manpower requirements have to be balanced against the force’s existing workload and operational commitments.

At the same time, the NCCIA is dealing with a significant workload and staffing requirements of its own. The agency was established following the abolition of the FIA Cyber Crime Wing and is responsible for investigating cybercrime-related matters under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA).

The agency handles complaints involving various forms of cybercrime, including online financial fraud, hacking, harassment, exploitation and other offences committed through digital platforms. With cyber-related complaints increasing, the agency requires experienced investigation personnel as well as officers with technical and digital forensic expertise.

Sources said the NCCIA is currently relying, in part, on deputationists and personnel from other government departments while the process for regular recruitment and strengthening of its sanctioned workforce continues.

An official familiar with the matter said both institutions have operational requirements that need to be considered while deputation decisions are being made. The official added that NCCIA’s workload requires additional manpower, while Islamabad Police also needs sufficient personnel to perform its core responsibilities.

Officials in Islamabad Police said deputation is a routine administrative arrangement conducted under applicable civil service rules and Establishment Division policies. They said personnel are deputed with approval from the competent authority and for a defined period, generally three years.

NCCIA officials said the agency is still developing its institutional structure and requires experienced investigation officers to address pending cases and operational demands until its permanent workforce is expanded.

Both institutions operate under the administrative framework of the Interior Ministry and are coordinating regarding manpower requirements.

Sources suggested that the government may need to accelerate regular recruitment for NCCIA through the Federal Public Service Commission and develop a permanent cadre of cybercrime investigators, IT specialists and digital forensic experts.

The latest deputation order has been formally recorded in the relevant Islamabad Police Roznamcha and filed at OS No. 1 in PL/HQ according to official procedure.