CM Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif's Safe Punjab Vision: Punjab Police intensified the crackdown against Criminal Elements

 

In line with Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif's vision for a safer Punjab, the Punjab Police have intensified crackdown on criminal elements. Under the leadership of IG Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar, targeted operations have been ramped up across the province, resulting in the arrest of 185,000 criminals wanted in various cases so far this year. According to spokesperson for the Punjab Police, over 104,000 proclaimed offenders involved in criminal activities were apprehended this year. Among these, 17,491 were listed under Category A, and 86,928 under Category B. In addition, nearly 55,000 court absconders were also arrested, including 4,642 in Category A and 49,839 in Category B. During these operations, more than 26,000 habitual offenders (target offenders) were also taken into custody, with 11,140 in Category A and 14,651 in Category B. Moreover, over 80 high-profile proclaimed offenders wanted for serious crimes were arrested from abroad and extradited to Pakistan. Spokesperson further said that in the provincial capital, Lahore, over 56,000 criminals have been arrested, including 21,019 proclaimed offenders, 24,523 court absconders, and 10,948 habitual offenders. IG Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar commended the police teams for their successful operations and directed them to intensify the crackdown on eradicate the organized crime. He emphasized that cases should be investigated promptly and thoroughly, ensuring that criminals receive due punishment. He also instructed RPOs and DPOs to personally oversee the crackdown and targeted operations against dangerous criminals.

 

(Handout No. 988)

Syed Mubasher Hussain

Director Public Relations
Punjab Police

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