By Mustafa Ali
Lahore:Punjab Police’s intelligence-based search, sweep, and combing operations are ongoing across the province, including Lahore. In the last 24 hours, 468 combing operations were conducted, 15,500 suspected individuals were checked, and 47 suspicious persons were taken into custody. Punjab Police spokesperson said that 41 search and sweep operations were carried out, during which 3,368 individuals were questioned and 4 suspects were arrested. Additionally, 137 proclaimed offenders involved in serious crimes, 74 court absconders, and 45 habitual criminals were arrested. A large number of illegal weapons and ammunition was recovered from the possession of criminals and suspects. During the actions against criminals, 9 offenders were neutralized, and 2 were injured.
IG Punjab said that search and combing operations against criminals involved in serious offenses should be further intensified. He said that mock exercises by Punjab Police are also ongoing to counter terrorists and criminal elements. Teams from Punjab Police, CTD, Special Branch, Elite Force, Rescue 1122, and other law enforcement agencies are participating in these mock exercises.
