Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s Safe Punjab vision, Punjab Police Continues Crackdown Against Dangerous Habitual and Proclaimed Offenders.
In the first 25 days of this year, 8112 proclaimed offenders involved in serious crimes were arrested across the province, including Lahore, Punjab Police Spokesperson.
In line with the completion of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s Vision for a Safe Punjab, the Punjab Police continues its crackdown against dangerous habitual and proclaimed offenders. In the first 25 days of this year, 8112 proclaimed offenders, who were wanted in serious incidents, were arrested across the province, including Lahore. Punjab Police spokesperson provided details, stating that among the arrested proclaimed offenders, 2445 were from Category A and 5667 from Category B. Punjab Police also arrested 3316 judicial absconders, including 628 from Category A and 2691 from Category B. During operations, 1691 target offenders (habitual criminals) were also arrested, including 701 from Category A and 990 from Category B. Five proclaimed offenders wanted in serious crimes were arrested from abroad and brought to Pakistan. Punjab Police spokesperson further said that in the last 25 days, 1555 proclaimed offenders were arrested in the provincial capital Lahore, including 1267 judicial absconders and 730 target offenders (habitual criminals). IG Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar praised the police teams for their successful operations and ordered an increase in the crackdown. He directed that effective investigations should be completed quickly so that criminals are given appropriate punishments. RPOs and DPOs should personally monitor the crackdown against dangerous criminals and targeted operations.
(Handout No. 81)
Syed Mubasher Hussain
Director Public Relations
Punjab Police
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