Investigative Report By Manan Mandokhail:
Fresh investigations have unearthed further shocking details about former police officer Sanaullah, the main accused in the Quetta private jail scandal. Previously reported for operating a clandestine detention cell in Hazara Town within Quetta Brewery Police Station, new information now reveals that Sanaullah was allegedly involved in a broader network of criminal activities, including extortion, impersonation, and child abuse, with links to other accomplices.
Criminal History and Impersonation
According to recent police sources, Sanaullah, who managed to join the police force despite having a criminal background, was previously arrested twice for theft before his police service. This revelation raises serious questions about the recruitment and screening processes within Quetta’s police department. Police sources indicate that Sanaullah used his position to create an intimidating persona, donning a commando vest and police-issued wireless set to pose as an on-duty officer, which he exploited to target vulnerable young individuals on the streets.
Child Abuse Allegations and Prior Cases
Further revelations indicate that Sanaullah was already implicated in a child abuse case earlier this year under Section 377 at Amir Mohammad Dashti Police Station. The ongoing investigation suggests that he may have leveraged his position in the police force to avoid strict scrutiny and accountability for previous allegations.
Network of Private Jails
The scope of the scandal widened as investigations revealed that Sanaullah was not acting alone. His private cell operation reportedly involved other police colleagues and individuals outside the force. His primary accomplices—Ali Hazara, Wajahat Kandhari, and Baruri Police Station’s Muharar Syed Ahmed—allegedly helped him detain individuals without formal charges and extort money for their release. This group is now believed to have managed multiple secretive cells across Quetta, with a one-room “jail” allegedly set up by Sanaullah on Spiny Road as an alternative site.
Extortion and Abuse of Power
Witness statements collected during the investigation indicate that Sanaullah and his associates frequently targeted young individuals, detaining them on dubious grounds and demanding large sums of money for their release. Sources close to the case revealed that several victims have come forward, describing the harrowing ordeal of being held in these private jails, enduring intimidation tactics, and facing extortion threats.
Current Status and Further Action
While Sanaullah is in custody, police sources confirm that the lead accomplice, Ali Hazara, remains at large despite intensified efforts to apprehend him. DIG Aitzaz Goraya has ordered disciplinary action, including the transfer of key officials at Baruri Police Station, amid concerns over systemic lapses that may have allowed such operations to continue unchecked. The Balochistan police department is now facing calls for comprehensive reforms to prevent similar incidents and to ensure that those involved are brought to justice.
This scandal has sparked public outrage, with demands for a transparent investigation to uncover the full extent of the criminal network allegedly embedded within Quetta’s police ranks. The inquiry is ongoing, with authorities pursuing additional leads on other potential accomplices involved in this covert detention and extortion racket.
