LAHORE:Punjab Safe Cities Authority (PSCA) has achieved another significant success through its virtual patrolling initiative by playing a key role in the arrest of suspects involved in a mobile phone snatching incident.
A citizen was travelling through Lahore’s Nishtar Colony area when motorcycle-riding suspects snatched his mobile phone and fled the scene. Upon receiving complaint through Emergency Helpline-15, Virtual Patrolling Officers initiated surveillance and tracking operations. The information gathered through camera monitoring was promptly shared with the police team concerned. Taking swift action on the intelligence provided by PSCA, Nishtar Colony Police conducted a timely operation and successfully arrested the suspects and recovered snatched mobile phone, cash, and a motorcycle used in committing crime. The spokesperson stated that Virtual Patrolling is playing an effective role in the prompt identification, tracing, and arrest of criminal elements. Through advanced technology, Artificial Intelligence-based monitoring systems, and extensive camera surveillance, PSCA is further strengthening and ensuring protection of citizens’ lives and property.
