Crackdown against criminal elements continues across the province on the instructions of IG Punjab Inam Ghani.
Gujrat police made significant gains against criminals during intelligence-based operations last month.
155 dangerous proclaimed offenders, 17 criminals of 6 robbery gangs, 94 drug dealers and 116 illegal weapon holders were arrested.
Stolen goods worth more than Rs 73 lakh recovered from dacoit gangs and returned to owners.
On the direction of Inspector General of Punjab Police, Inam Ghani, crackdown on anti-social elements has been intensified across the province, especially crackdown on notorious criminals, illegal arms holders and drug dealers. In this regard, Gujarat Police under the leadership of District Police Officer Omar Salamat took emergency measures for the arrest of anti-social elements during the last month which resulted in a significant reduction in the crime rate in the district and overall law and order situation. In this regard, DPO Gujrat has formed special teams headed by experienced officers across the district under assignment of various tasks. Police teams using hard work and modern technology last month arrested 17 criminals of 6 dangerous gangs involved in 23 incidents of robbery and dacoity in the district, from whose possession a total of stolen property worth Rs. 73 lakh 6 thousand was recovered and returned to original owners.
Gujarat police also wreaked cracked down on proclaimed offenders last month, arresting a total of 155 POs during the operation, out of which 36 A category proclaimed offenders and 119 B category proclaimed offenders were arrested by the police in various cases. Police conducted targeted operations against drug dealers in different parts of the district. 45 kg of chars 01 kg of heroin and 491 bottles of different brands of liquor were recovered from the possession of 94 drug dealers and the accused were handed over to judicial custody. DPO-led Gujarat Police, On the other hand, 116 cases were registered against illegal arms carriers, including those displaying weapons. Gujarat police recovered 12 Kalashnikovs, 9 guns, 13 rifles, 84 pistols and 1431 rounds from the accused. Three blind murder cases were traced and cunning murderers were arrested among which two incidents of blind murder were from Police station Sadar Lala Musa whereas one sensational incident was traced within short period of time in the area of Sadar Sarai Alamgir. DPO Gujrat Omar Salamat further said that the performance of Gujarat Police last month has been exemplary while the performance of the police has been further enhanced. Surprise visits of various units including police stations are underway to improve the situation. Open court is also being held on daily basis for immediate delivery of justice and direct communication with the people. He further said that police is a friend of the people and making them friendly is one of his top priorities. Moreover there is a zero tolerance policy on corruption and abuse of power.
(Handout No. 277)
Nayab Haider
Director Public Relations
Punjab Police
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