Punjab Police ready for Crack Down on Aerial Firing and One-Wheeling on New Year Night, Special Teams Formed
IG Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar instructed Strict Action Against Aerial Firing and One-Wheeling on New Year Night
Under the direction of Inspector General of Police Punjab, Dr. Usman Anwar, Punjab Police has prepared a crackdown on aerial firing and one-wheeling on New Year Night by forming special teams. IG Punjab has issued orders for strict action against individuals involved in aerial firing and one-wheeling on New Year Night. This year, Punjab Police's crackdown against firing and one-wheeling has continued rigorously, and hundreds of lawbreakers have been arrested during the operation.
According to details, this year, a total of 3,595 cases were registered against individuals involved in aerial firing across the province, and 5,412 people were arrested. 3,865 offenders were convicted, and 2,816 challan cases were submitted. In the provincial capital, 523 cases were registered against those involved in aerial firing, and 572 individuals were arrested. Across the province, 3,170 cases were filed against individuals involved in one-wheeling, and 3,365 people were arrested. In Lahore, 1,641 cases were registered against those involved in one-wheeling and 1,569 individuals were arrested.
IG Punjab said that no tolerance will be shown for aerial firing and one-wheeling on New Year Night. Individuals involved in the display of arms and aerial firing will not be granted any leniency. He further emphasized that Regional Police Officers (RPOs) and District Police Officers (DPOs) must keep a strict watch on individuals involved in the illegal arms trade. IG Punjab also urged parents not to allow their children to participate in the deadly activity of one-wheeling.
(Handout No. 1292)
Syed Mubasher Hussain
Director Public Relations
Punjab Police
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