IG Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar's directive: PHP Actively ensures smooth traffic flow and protection of lives & properties of the citizens on Highways

IG Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar's directive: PHP Actively ensures smooth traffic flow and protection of  lives & properties of the citizens on Highways

Punjab Highway Patrol (PHP) has released its weekly performance report, during which 116 proclaimed offenders and court absconders were arrested

PHP checked 512,943 individuals on highways through the E-Police Post app, according to the Punjab Police spokesman

Under the direction of Inspector General Police Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar, Punjab Highway Patrol is actively working for smooth traffic flow, enforce the traffic laws, serve and protect the citizens on the roads throughout the province including Lahore. IG Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar directed the force to make the PHP teams more effective in field patrolling in their beat areas, more measures should be taken on a priority basis to prevent violations of laws, crimes, as well as help and guide citizens. He issued these instructions to the officers while reviewing the weekly performance of the Punjab Highway Patrol.

Punjab Highway Patrol Headquarters has released the performance report of last week. According to the details, PHP checked 512,943 people on the roads through the E-Police Post app during the last week. During checking, 116 proclaimed offenders and court absconders were arrested, 2 lakh 67 thousand 538 vehicles were checked, 42 stolen vehicles / motorcycles were recovered. Under the road safety campaign, 25 thousand 266 e-challans were issued for violations of traffic rules. Under Excel Load Management, 6670 overloaded vehicles were challaned, off-loaded and legal action taken.  An amount of Rs. 90 lakh was deposited in the treasury as fine. Legal action was taken against 97 vehicles for illegal use of gas cylinders. 954 driving licenses were issued for the convenience of citizens, 10 missing children reunited with their parents, improved traffic flow by removing 69 temporary and permanent encroachments. Various types of assistance and guidance were provided to 1291 passengers, different facilities were provided to 449 citizens at police service centers. 12 cases were registered on the use of illegal weapons, 250 liters of liquor were recovered from drug dealers. While appreciating PHP on the excellent performance IG Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar said that duties should be performed on the highways with more effort and sincerity for the smooth flow of traffic, service and safety of the citizens.

 

(Handout No. 637)

Syed Mubasher Hussain

Director Public Relations
Punjab Police

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Press Release Date: 
Wednesday, June 26, 2024