Staff Reporter
In line with Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s vision for a safe Punjab, Punjab Police has intensified its rigorous crackdown on illegal weapons across all districts of the province. Under the guidance of IG Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar, Punjab Police is actively working to clean Lahore and all other districts of the province from illegal arms. During this special campaign, thousands of various firearms, bullets, and cartridges have been recovered this year. According to the Punjab Police spokesperson, the following weapons have been seized from suspects throughout the province including 993 Kalashnikovs, 2,065 guns, 425 revolvers, 26,617 pistols, 1,921 rifles, and over 176,000 bullets and cartridges. In the provincial capital, the following have been recovered from suspects: 102 Kalashnikovs, 217 guns, 41 revolvers, 424 rifles, 5,685 pistols, and over 34,000 bullets. IG Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar said that lawbreakers involved in aerial firing and weapon display on social media are also being brought to book. IG Punjab said that the process of license checking and stock inspection of dealers involved in arms business should also be continued regularly. Regional Police Officers (RPOs) and District Police Officers (DPOs) are directed to personally supervise the ongoing crackdown on illegal weapons and submit weekly reports to the Central Police Officer (CPO).
