Police should work harder to ensure individual and social security: Haqqani

Sirajuddin Haqqani, Afghanistan’s Minister of Interior Affairs, has called on police forces to intensify efforts to safeguard the individual and social security of the Afghan people.

The remarks came during a high-level security meeting held at the ministry’s headquarters.

Abdul Matin Qani, spokesperson for the Ministry of Interior, said Haqqani stated: “Police forces, as the true servants of the people, should work day and night to further strengthen public trust.”

The meeting was attended by deputy ministers, directors, and heads of various departments within the ministry. Officials highlighted the Islamic Emirate’s ongoing commitment to improving security nationwide, noting recent initiatives to equip police units with modern tools, expand community policing programs, and enhance rapid response capabilities.

Under the Islamic Emirate, law enforcement agencies have been encouraged to work closely with local communities, resolving disputes, and protecting vulnerable populations, including women and children, from crime and violence.

These efforts aim not only to reduce criminal activity but also to foster public confidence in the police as a reliable and accountable institution.

The ministry stressed that consistent training, professional development, and active engagement with citizens are key to ensuring that police services effectively support both individual safety and broader social stability.