Lahore police have registered 15,513 cases and arrested 14,938 suspects in operations against electricity thieves this year. A spokesperson said that 2,087 suspects were arrested in Iqbal Town, 2,523 in Sadar, 4,437 in Cantonment, 2,398 in Model Town, 2,650 in City and 843 in Civil Lines. The CCPO informed that a vigorous crackdown on electricity thieves was ongoing in the provincial capital. He said that Lahore police were providing full support to relevant departments to prevent electricity theft. He issued instructions to complete the challans in electricity theft cases in consultation with prosecutors at the earliest. He emphasized that challans should be timely submitted to courts and an effective follow-up on the cases be ensured for their completion. He also appealed to citizens to promptly inform the police and the relevant authorities in case of electricity theft.
Moreover, Inspector General Police Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar has said that Punjab Police is like a family, and resolution of issues faced by its members and their families is a top priority. He said this during a meeting with police employees and their families at the Central Police Office here.
He listened to the employees applications and issued orders for relief. The IG Punjab said that all supervisory officers should maintain close contact with their subordinate staff and leave no stone unturned in addressing their applications and concerns. According to the details, the IG Punjab directed the DIG Elite to provide relief on the request of Asmat Shehzadi, who is serving as an assistant.
