2,774 search operations conducted this year

LAHORE : Lahore police conducted 2,774 search and combing operations this year to maintain peace and security.

During these operations, a total of 79,979 homes, 50,036 tenants and 169,722 individuals were checked. At least 257,282 individuals were cleared after verification. Legal action was initiated against 1,146 people for various offenses. Additionally, under the Tenancy Act, action was taken against 472 individuals.

The operations led to the arrest of 182 proclaimed offenders, registration of 60 drug-related cases and the detention of 84 people under Sections 55/109 of the Criminal Procedure Code. There were also 123 cases of illegal weapons possession and 42 cases related to alcohol consumption. The operations included checking 46 hotels, 26 guesthouses, 89 hostels, 4 bus terminals, 44 warehouses and factories, 5,506 shops, and 68 mosques and religious schools.

Districts’ performance reviewed

The Secretary Emergency Services Department (ESD) reviewed the operational performance of the districts in Divisional Emergency Officers (DivEOs) meeting held at the Emergency Services Headquarters here on Saturday.

He emphasised on ensuring uniform standards of the Service in all districts of Punjab as same resources have been provided to all districts so there is zero tolerance on Service delivery. He also said that scope of the Service shall be expended on motorways soon so, all DivEOs needs to rationalise the resources required for each district as per standardised criteria of the Service. The Divisional Emergency Officers apprised the Secretary Emergency Services about the total number of emergencies, major emergencies, grading of the rescue stations & emergency vehicles, number of community emergency response teams etc.