LAHORE:Punjab police have arrested 185,000 criminals involved in various cases during targeted operations across the province so far this year.
According to a spokesman for the Punjab police, over 104,000 proclaimed offenders involved in criminal activities were apprehended this year. Among these, 17,491 were listed under Category A, and 86,928 under Category B. In addition, nearly 55,000 court absconders were also arrested, including 4,642 in Category A and 49,839 in Category B.
During these operations, more than 26,000 habitual offenders (target offenders) were also taken into custody, with 11,140 in Category A and 14,651 in Category B. Moreover, over 80 high-profile proclaimed offenders wanted for serious crimes were arrested from abroad and extradited to Pakistan. The spokesman said in Lahore, over 56,000 criminals have been arrested, including 21,019 proclaimed offenders, 24,523 court absconders, and 10,948 habitual offenders.