Lahore, July 06, 2023 (PPI-OT): On the instructions of IG Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar, actions are being taken against those who possess illegal weapons. According to the details, so far this year, 24341 cases of illegal weapons have been registered and 23367 accused have been arrested in various districts including Lahore. 9434 Sten Guns, 622 Kalashnikovs, 02 Anti-Aircraft Guns, 2611 Rifles, 1029 Guns while 376 Revolvers, 16596 Pistols, 18 Mausers, 228 Carbines, 347 Repeater Pistols, 71879 Bullets, 1799 Kartoos, 6288 Cartridges, 882 Magazines were recovered from the accused. In Lahore, 4100 suspects were arrested for possession of illegal weapons and 37 Kalashnikovs, 252 rifles, 181 guns, 3585 pistols and revolvers were recovered from their possession.

IG Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar has directed all RPOs and DPOs to intensify the crackdown against the accused for aerial firing, display of possession of illegal weapons and those who spread fear by displaying weapons. He further said that action should also be taken against arms dealers involved in arms smuggling and illegal business. He instructed that the RPOs, DPOs should monitor the activities to eliminate illegal weapons in the respective districts, while performance reports on illegal weapons should be sent to the Central Police Office regularly.

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Punjab Police

Punjab Police Computer Bureau,

5th Floor, Central Police Office (CPO),

Punjab, Lahore

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