Mission to eliminate heinous crimes, Punjab Police actively suppressing dangerous criminals across the province
677 gangs involved in serious incidents were eliminated during the current year, Punjab Police spokesperson
On the directions of Inspector General of Police Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar, Punjab Police is continuing its mission to eliminate the serious crimes, in continuation of which the Punjab Police is actively engaged in suppressing the dangerous criminals across the province. Giving details, the Punjab Police spokesperson said that 677 gangs involved in serious crime incidents were eliminated during the current year. 1609 members of criminal gangs were arrested across the province including Lahore, while stolen property worth Rs. 415 million was recovered from the possession of the criminals. 144 vehicles, 1921 motorcycles, 78 tolas of gold, 672 mobile phones and 260 cattle were recovered and handed over to their owners. Rs 325 million in cash was also recovered from criminals wanted in various incidents. Punjab Police spokesperson further said that 422 gangs were dismantled in the provincial capital Lahore and 955 accused were arrested. Stolen property worth Rs 211 million was recovered from the possession of criminals. 107 vehicles, 1474 motorcycles, 451 mobile phones, 24 tolas of gold and 22 cattle were recovered in Lahore. IG Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar has commended the police teams for their excellent performance in suppressing dangerous gangs. IG Punjab, while directing the officers, said that intelligence-based operations and crackdowns should be further intensified to eliminate organized crime, while criminals involved in other serious crimes including murder, robbery and kidnapping should be brought to justice.
(Handout No. 178)
Director Public Relations
Punjab Police
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