LAHORE, Oct 13 (APP):Punjab Police have arrested more than 134,000 proclaimed offenders (POs), over 43,000 court absconders and 18,988 habitual criminals across the province during the current year as part of an ongoing crackdown against criminals wanted in serious cases.
A police spokesperson said on Tuesday that the arrested POs included 31,382 Category-A and more than 100,000 Category-B offenders.
Police also arrested 43,025 court absconders across the province, including 5,893 Category-A and 37,132 Category-B offenders, while 18,988 habitual criminals, comprising 6,373 Category-A and 12,615 Category-B offenders, were apprehended during the crackdown.
In Lahore, police arrested 32,527 proclaimed offenders, 13,247 court absconders and 6,077 habitual criminals during the same period.
Inspector General of Police Abdul Kareem appreciated the police teams involved in the arrests of proclaimed offenders and court absconders.
He directed officers to further intensify operations against proclaimed offenders, habitual criminals and court absconders to ensure their early arrest, the spokesperson added.
Source: APP (Associated Press of Pakistan)
