On the instructions of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, police are in action for a drug-free Punjab and intelligence-based operations are ongoing in all districts of the province. A Punjab police spokesman said that in the last 24 hours, 221 raids were conducted on the hideouts of drug dealers across the province including Lahore.
Over 44 suspects involved in drug trade were arrested and 66 cases were registered. Over 35 kilos of charas, one and a half kgs of heroin and other drugs were recovered from the possession of the accused.
According to the spokesperson, during the last 23 days, more than 12,000 raids were conducted on the hideouts of drug dealers in various districts including Lahore.
Over 5,760 cases were registered against drug dealers and 5,280 accused were arrested.
Over 3,973 kg of charas, more than 21 kg of ice, 500 kg of opium and 42132 liters of liquor were recovered from the possession of the accused.
IG Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar directed that RPOs, DPOs should monitor the ongoing crackdown against drug dealers and punish the accused.
Inspector General of Police (IGP) Punjab Dr Usman Anwar visited the Punjab Safe Cities Authority offices on the second day of Eid.
According to Punjab police spokesman here on Thursday, the IGP and Punjab Safe Cities Authority Managing Director Muhammad Ahsan Younis extended Eid greetings to the police communication officers and other staff. IGP Dr. Usman also distributed sweets among the staff and officers of the Safe Cities Authority.
He said the spirit and devotion of the staff performing duties during the Eid holidays was commendable.
“My salutations to every soldier of the force, who sacrificed their happiness for the happiness of others,” he added. Authoritys MD Muhammad Ahsan said the Safe City staff and police communication officers were busy making the city safe.
He also appreciated determination of the officers celebrating Eid away from their loved-ones.
He asserted that 24-hour surveillance was being ensured with Safe Cities cameras installed across the city.
