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Police officer took or retained CNIC

Last updated: June 2026

Your Right

Police cannot confiscate your CNIC without legal authority and proper documentation. CNIC is your fundamental identity document.

What You Should Do

Ask for written receipt if CNIC taken. Note officer name, badge number, and station. Visit police station supervisor immediately.

Relevant Authority

Station House Officer (SHO) / Superintendent of Police (SP) / Police Complaint Cell

Complaint Guidance

File complaint with SHO. If not returned in 24 hours, complain to SP office, Police Complaint Authority, or Punjab/Sindh Police Complaint portal.

Sample Complaint

On [DATE], Officer [NAME/BADGE] at [STATION] took my CNIC [NUMBER] without providing receipt or legal justification. I request immediate return of my CNIC.

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This information is intended as general civic guidance and should not be considered formal legal advice.