Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif's Safe Punjab Vision: Police intensified the crackdown against illegal Weapons

 

In line with Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif's "Safe Punjab Vision," Punjab Police has launched an intensified crackdown on illegal weapons. Indiscriminate operations in Lahore and various districts have led to the recovery of large quantities of illegal arms. According to the Punjab Police spokesperson, this year, a total of 1,581 Kalashnikovs, 39,818 pistols, 3,398 shotguns, 2,982 rifles, and 744 revolvers have been seized from suspects across the province. Additionally, approximately 300,000 bullets and cartridges have also been confiscated. In Lahore, police recovered 127 Kalashnikovs, 8,543 pistols, 593 rifles, 323 shotguns, 100 revolvers, and nearly 48,000 bullets and hundreds of cartridges from suspects. Inspector General of Police Punjab, Dr. Usman Anwar, directed indiscriminate action against individuals displaying weapons publicly. He emphasized the need for swift legal action against those involved in aerial firing. IG Punjab further instructed that individuals promoting weapons through social media and TikTok videos be brought to justice without exception. He also called for regular inspections of weapon dealers' licenses and stock. IG Punjab directed regional and district police officers (RPOs and DPOs) to submit weekly reports on the crackdown against illegal weapons to the Central Police Office.

 

 

(Handout No. 1182)

Syed Mubasher Hussain

Director Public Relations
Punjab Police

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