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LAHORE : Punjab Police continued operations against drug peddlers, major drug dealers, and smugglers across the province under CM Punjab’s ‘Drug-Free Punjab’ vision.
Inspector General of Police Punjab Abdul Kareem instructed that operations against individuals involved in drug trafficking around educational institutions and hostels should be further accelerated. He directed that all accused involved in the drug supply chain should be brought to justice and awarded strict punishment in accordance with the law. He also ordered strict legal action against those involved in the online sale and purchase of narcotics.
IG has issued directives to further intensify the crackdown against major drug dealers, smugglers, and elements involved in the drug supply chain.
Punjab Police spokesperson, while sharing details, said that during the current year, 39,311 drug peddlers were arrested across the province, while more than 40,000 cases were registered. During these operations, police recovered 21,410 kgs of charas, 1,653 kgs of heroin, 1,399 kgs of ice (crystal methamphetamine), 381 kgs of opium, and more than 548,000 litres of liquor from the possession of the accused.
In the provincial capital, 5,887 drug peddlers were arrested during the current year, while 5,676 cases were registered. During the operations in Lahore, police recovered 2,150 kgs of charas, 107 kgs of heroin, 685 kgs of ice (crystal methamphetamine), 53 kgs of opium, and 25,417 litres of liquor.
Man held for assault attempt on minor
Shalimar Police have arrested a man accused of attempting to sexually assault a seven-year-old girl in Lahore.
According to a police spokesperson, the girl, a resident of Shalimar, was returning home from her father’s shop when the suspect, identified as Hamza alias Sheikh Mani, allegedly lured her to his house.
The suspect allegedly subjected the child to inappropriate acts and attempted to sexually assault her. The girl raised an alarm and managed to escape to her home.
Following the incident, police registered a case against the suspect and arrested him. He was subsequently handed over to the Investigation Wing for further investigation.
