Punjab Highway Patrol has released its monthly performance report for April 2021.
Under special campaign against air pollution, PHP issued 226 challans, imposed 124997 rupees fine
In April 2021, 1437 cases were registered for violating traffic rules, 304 for illegal possession of firearms and 329 for drug and alcohol offenses.
In the case of illegal weapons 10 Kalashnikovs, 21 rifles, 65 guns, 273 pistols and in the case of narcotics 9706 liters of liquor, 112 kg of charas, 2.71 kg of opium and 1.886 kg of heroin were recovered from the accused.
According to details, Punjab Highway Patrol has taken timely actions against criminal elements in the April 2021 under its commitment of "Safe Highways, Safe People". In April 2021, 1437 cases were registered for violating traffic rules, 304 for illegal possession of firearms and 329 for drug and alcohol offenses. In the case of illegal weapons 10 Kalashnikovs, 21 rifles, 65 guns, 273 pistols and 9706 liters of liquor, 112 kg of charas, 2.71 kg of opium and 1.886 kg of heroin were recovered from the accused.PHP personnel are busy day and night to protect, serve and guide the lives and property of the people on the highways. On the direction of Inspector General of Police Punjab Inam Ghani and Additional IG Punjab Highway Patrol Muhammad Akram Naeem Bharoka, PHP is taking prompt actions to protect the lives and property of the people on the highways and against criminal elements. PHP Headquarters has released its monthly performance report. According to the details, Punjab Highway Patrol has maintained its tradition of fulfilling its commitment of "Safe Highways, Safe People" during the last month. The various branches of Punjab Highway Patrol have undertaken projects under different heads to enhance the capacity of the department, the details of which are as follows: 144 Cases were registered for installation of illegal number plates. 304 Cases were registered against persons for possession and display of illegal weapons. Moreover , recovered 10 Kalashnikovs, 21 rifles, 65 guns and 273 pistols. The police registered 329 cases of drug and alcohol offenses and confiscated 9706 liters of liquor, 112 kg of charas, 2.71 kg of opium and 1.886 kg of heroin from the possession of the accused. Meanwhile, Punjab Highway Patrol arrested 85 A-category, 353 B-category proclaimed offenders and 64 court absconders. While provided helps to 12961 commuters, 108 missing children were reunited with their parents. In addition, while taking action against encroachments, 1242 temporary encroachments and 43 permanent encroachments were removed. PHP issued 22252 challans, imposed 10234450 rupees fine, registered 90 FIRs and impounded 971 vehicles under Joint Traffic Management Program. Moreover under special campaign against air pollution, PHP issued 226 challans, imposed 124997 rupees fine, registered 1 FIR and impounded two vehicles. Additional IG Punjab Highway Patrol Muhammad Akram Naeem Bharoka said that even during pandemic of Corona, PHP officials have continued to perform their duties without any concern for their own lives and the protection of life and property of the people and selfless service is the mission of PHP.
(Press Release)
Nayab Haider
Director Public Relations
Punjab Police
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