Over 200,000 criminals arrested this year

LAHORE:Punjab Police has launched a major crackdown, resulting in the arrest of over 200,000 criminals wanted for various offenses across the province.

This year alone, more than 100,000 proclaimed offenders were apprehended, including 16,700 in Category A and 84,807 in Category B. Nearly 53,000 court absconders were also arrested, with 4,395 in Category A and 48,571 in Category B.

Additionally, over 25,000 habitual offenders were taken into custody, including 10,822 in Category A and 14,358 in Category B. More than 80 proclaimed offenders wanted for serious crimes were extradited from abroad. In Lahore, over 48,000 criminals were arrested, including 19,766 proclaimed offenders, 17,859 court absconders, and 10,609 habitual offenders.