The special branch is the sub-branch of the Punjab police which is responsible to assist the government in policy formulation, ensuring the security of life and security of property, and also maintaining law and order in the province. The organization is headed by an officer of the rank of Additional Inspector General of Police. The sequence of the special branch: The sequence of the special branch police are as follow; 1. Mission statement2. History3. Organogram 4. Functional set-up5. Special branch library Mission statement: To become effective’s eyes and ears of the provisional government, by collection, collation, analysis, and dissemination of information, facilitating the government in policy formulation for better governance, internal security, and most importantly the maintenance of public order. PIA operates special flight for Hindu pilgrims Chronological history: 1835-Anti Thuggee and Dacoity Department (AT&DD) : The Thuggee and Dacoity Department was an organ of the East India Company and inherited by British India, which was established in 1830 with the mission of addressing dacoit (banditry), highway robbery, and particularly the Thuggee cult of robbers. 1877- Political intelligence was assigned to AT&DD. 1907- the AT&DD was renamed as CID (pol information- special branch) 1955- special branch and crime branch separated … Continue reading Special Branch Punjab Police