Punjab Police intensified the action against criminals: Search and Sweep Operations Continue across the Province
628 proclaimed offenders, Fugitives, and targeted offenders arrested Punjab Police Spokesperson
Under the directive of Inspector General of Police Punjab, Dr. Usman Anwar, Punjab Police is actively targeting the criminals wanted in heinous crimes. During the previous day police teams conducted 344 search and sweep operations across the province, including Lahore. During these operations, 10,463 suspicious individuals were questioned, and 95 suspects were detained. Similarly, 628 proclaimed offenders, court fugitives, and habitual offenders (target offenders) were arrested. Punjab Police spokesperson said that 27 members of 11 criminal gangs involved in serious offenses were apprehended from various locations, including Lahore, and stolen goods worth 5 million rupees were recovered. Additionally, 263 raids were carried out across Punjab, including Lahore, against drug dealers, resulting in the arrest of 133 accused, Immediate cases were filed against them, and the police recovered 74 kilograms of charas, 3 kilograms of heroin, 2.3 kilograms of crystal meth (ice), and 1,686 liters of alcohol. IG Punjab, Dr. Usman Anwar, instructed the police teams to intensify the crackdown on criminals and emphasized a zero-tolerance policy for offenders involved in serious and street crimes.
(Handout No. 929)
Syed Mubasher Hussain
Director Public Relations
Punjab Police
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