Punjab Highway Patrol is active across the province to ensure public service, safety, and adherence to traffic laws on highways. Punjab Highway Patrol has released its performance report for March 2026, which highlights significant measures taken through modern technology, effective strategies, and vigilant policing to prevent crime, facilitate citizens, and improve traffic flow. Punjab Police spokesperson provided details that Punjab Highway Patrol checked 5.3 million individuals on highways through the e-Police Post app, while 612 wanted criminals and court absconders were arrested during inspections. Across the province, 3 million vehicles were checked, and 177 stolen cars and motorcycles were recovered and returned to their owners. During March, 18,625 overloaded vehicles were legally processed for axle-load violations, while action was taken against 22,047 vehicles contributing to smog and air pollution through excessive smoke. 986 vehicles were penalized for the illegal use of gas cylinders.
For public convenience, 26,584 driving licenses were issued, and 64 missing children were traced and reunited with their families. Furthermore, 725 temporary and permanent encroachments were removed from highways to improve traffic flow, while 22,675 passengers were assisted and guided in various ways on highways. In addition, 320 injured passengers received first aid in different accidents, and 125 severely injured passengers were immediately transported to hospitals. 21,990 citizens received various policing services at Police Khidmat Marakaz. Regarding illegal weapons, 25 cases were registered, and 2 rifles, 23 pistols, and hundreds of bullets were recovered from the accused. Actions against drug traffickers led to the seizure of 1,581 liters of alcohol, 3,145 grams of charas, and 1,100 grams of ice.
(Daily Notable)
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