Lahore: Inspector General of Police Punjab Abdul Kareem chaired a follow-up meeting on crime control at the Central Police Office, highlighting a continued decline in heinous crimes across the province. The meeting reviewed the performance of all regional and district police units, following directives from Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif.

According to Directorate General Public Relation – Govt of Punjab, the meeting noted a decrease in incidents such as murder, robbery, vehicle theft, and street crime over the past week. IG Punjab emphasized the need for immediate measures to eliminate these crimes, focusing on identified hotspots. He stressed the importance of addressing robbery, murder, sexual abuse, and organized crime, while maintaining regular reviews of the crime situation and police performance.

IG Punjab reiterated a commitment to strict accountability within the police force, targeting misuse of authority and corruption. He stated that corrupt officials have no place in the department. The meeting was attended by senior police officials, including Additional IGs and officers from various operations and monitoring departments, with participation from regional and district officers via video link.