Staff Reporer
Lahore:Under the leadership of Inspector General of Punjab Police Dr. Usman Anwar, Punjab Police continues its robust crackdown on crime, resulting in a gradual decline in the crime rate. Punjab Safe Cities Authority has released its eight-month report, which highlights a significant drop in calls to Emergency Helpline 15 regarding serious crime incidents and street crime. IG Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar said that the continuous decrease in crime-related calls to Helpline 15 is a reflection of improved performance of Punjab Police. According to the report, there was an overall 11% decrease in calls related to property crimes received on Helpline 15. From January to August this year, there was a 10% decrease in robbery-related calls compared to the same period last year. Calls about vehicle snatching incidents saw a 20% reduction from January to August, while car theft cases calls dropped by 23%, and motorcycle thefts decreased by 20%. Additionally, calls regarding other vehicle snatching incidents saw a 22% decline. Overall, in the past eight months, there has been an 11% reduction in registered property crime cases compared to last year. Registered dacoity cases have dropped by 34% and robbery cases by 15%. This year, 9% more cases have been registered against drug dealers compared to last year, with vehicle snatching cases seeing a 23% decline, and motorcycle snatching cases down by 15%. As per the Punjab Safe Cities Authority system, FIRs are registered based on verified complaints from crime-related calls. IG Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar said that free crime registration is being ensured at all police stations across the city. The trend of reduced 15 calls is a promising indicator of declining crime rates and improved performance of Punjab Police. He further added that the sole focus of Punjab Police is the protection of citizens’ lives and properties and the relentless pursuit of criminals.
