Eid ul-Adha Approaches: Punjab Police accelerated Search, Sweep, and Combing Operations Across Lahore and Entire Province

Under the instructions of Inspector General of Police Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar, Punjab Police have intensified search, sweep, and combing operations across Lahore and the entire province in view of the upcoming Eid aul-Adha. In the last 24 hours alone, 361 combing operations were conducted, 13,558 suspects were checked, and 61 suspicious individuals were taken into custody. Punjab Police spokesperson provided the details, saying that 39 search and sweep operations were carried out, 4,456 individuals were interrogated, and 3 suspects were arrested. Additionally, 149 declared absconders involved in serious crimes, 68 judicial fugitives, and 26 habitual offenders were also arrested. The spokesperson further shared that a large quantity of illegal weapons and ammunition was recovered from criminals and suspects. During operations against criminals, one offender was neutralized, three were injured, and two were arrested. IG Punjab emphasized that search, sweep, and combing operations will continue relentlessly to hold terrorists and anti-state elements accountable.