Law and Order Barkhan
For the purpose of administration, the district is divided into two areas "A" and "B". The town area of Barkhan comes under "A" area and the rest of the area of the district falls in "B" area. "A" area is controlled by regular police force headed by the Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP). He is assisted by Station House Officer (SHO), Inspector Police and other staff. "B" area is controlled by Levies Force. Levies is a conventional force to maintain law and order. The total force of the Levies in the district is 235 (for a detailed survey see annex 6). In Levies men of different tribes are employed according to their number in the area. The levies force comes under the direct control of the Deputy Commissioner. Generally, the levies force is quite effective to deal with the law and order situation in the district, as they have awareness of the tribal set-up and area. In case they cannot cope with the situation, Barkhan Militia known as Maiwand Rifles (Para Military Force) is called in by the Deputy Commissioner for help.
The overall law and order situation is good in the district. Travelling is safe and can be done freely in the area.
Justice is administered through regular as well as Qazi Courts. There is no Session Judge in Barkhan district, however from Loralai district Session Judge Loralai visits Barkhan district once or twice a month depending on the number of cases. Qazi Court, which deals with civil matters only, has been working in Barkhan for many years now.
Overall security position is satisfactory in the district.