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Terror plot foiled in Dera Ghazi Khan

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Terror plot

DERA GHAZI KHAN: The Law enforcement agencies foiled a terrorism bid in Dera Ghazi Khan after recovering an improvised explosive device (IED), Punjab Police confirmed on Tuesday. According to the police spokesperson, terrorists had planted the device near the Jade Wali graveyard with security forces as the intended target. Police said that teams from the … Read more

5 terrorists killed in joint operation by police and CTD

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5 terrorists

DERA GHAZI KHAN: Five terrorists were killed in a joint operation conducted by Punjab Police and the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) during a fierce encounter near the Punjab–Khyber Pakhtunkhwa border in the Taunsa region. According to police officials, the terrorists opened fire on the forces, prompting a retaliatory response that resulted in all five militants being … Read more

Section 144 imposed across Punjab ahead of Muharram-ul-Haram

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Section 144 imposed across Punjab ahead of Muharram-ul-Haram

Lahore: The Punjab government has imposed Section 144 across the province to maintain peace and order during Muharram-ul-Haram. During the month of Muharram, strict security measures have been implemented across Punjab, including the enforcement of Section 144. According to a notification issued by the Punjab Home Department, various restrictions will be in effect from the … Read more

Punjab traffic police fines over 60,000 citizens for helmet and seat belt violations

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Punjab traffic police fines over 60,000 citizens for helmet and seat belt violations

Web Desk: The Punjab Traffic Police has ramped up its enforcement efforts this month, issuing fines exceeding Rs. 120 million to more than 60,000 individuals for violations such as not wearing helmets or seat belts. A spokesperson highlighted that this campaign aligns with Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz’s vision that “traffic law compliance is a shared … Read more

IG Punjab lauds DSP for over 7,000 blood donations

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IG Punjab

LAHORE: Inspector General of Police (IGP) Punjab, Dr. Usman Anwar, has commended DSP Imran Abbas Chadhar of Gujranwala for his exemplary efforts in organizing blood donation drives to support patients suffering from thalassemia and hemophilia. A ceremony held in recognition of DSP Chadhar’s contributions was also attended by Additional Inspector General (AIG) Welfare Abdul Rahim … Read more

Punjab police, CTD kill 10 terrorists in Mianwali

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Punjab police

MIANWALI: Punjab Police and Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) have killed ten terrorists in a joint operation conducted in Makarwal area of Mianwali. Spokesperson of Punjab police said over 10 terrorist have been neutralized in a joint operation conducted by Punjab Police and CTD in Makarwal  area of Mianwali. Reportedly more terrorists were also injured in … Read more

7 fugitives arrested from UAE

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UAE

LAHORE: Punjab Police Special Operations Cell arrested seven wanted criminals from the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

The wanted criminals were involved in serious crimes like extortion, robbery and banditry.

According to the spokesman Punjab Police, the police team has left for Sharjah with proclaimed offender. An accused Sufyan Ali wanted to Gujranwala police in 32 cases of police encounter and terrorism.

Meanwhile, Abdul Latif killed his sister-in law in Rahim Yar Khan in 2023, while Zohaib Sialkot and Jalil wanted to Dera Ghazi Khan Police.

According to police, the proclaimed offender Akash Iqbal wanted to Sialkot police in a fake visa case.

It should be noted that this year, the number of dangerous proclaimed offenders arrested from abroad has increased to 16.

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FIA, NCB, Interpol arrest proclaimed offenders from UAE  

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FIA

KARACHI: Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) National Central Bureau (NCB), and Interpol Pakistan  arrested 6 proclaimed offenders(POs) wanted in murder and robbery cases.

FIA spokesperson said that the proclaimed offenders were arrested from United Arab Emirates (UAE) and transferred to Lahore Airport. The arrested accused were wanted by Gujranwala, Gujarat, Rajanpur and Multan police.

According to the spokesperson of FIA, the accused had fled abroad after the incidents, Federal Investigation Agency Immigration Lahore handed over the accused to the Punjab Police authorities.

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IHC bars Islamabad, Punjab police from arresting Sher Afzal

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IHC

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has restrained the federal capital and Punjab police from arresting Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf(PTI) leader Sher Afzal Marwat till December 20.

Justice Arbab Muhammad Tahir, judge of Islamabad High Court, heard the plea regarding the provision of details of the cases of PTI leader Sher Afzal Marwat.

During the hearing, on the order of the court, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Legal presented the record of the Cell FIR in the court.

Justice Arbab Muhammad stated that  “We have given a decision regarding the power of the Executive Magistrate, on this Sher Afzal Marwat said that you have given the best landmark order”.

Sher Afzal Marwat said that a report is also to come from the IG Punjab. On this the court directed the DSP Legal to contact the Punjab government and order the records.

Sher Afzal Marwat said that his 4.1 million have been invested in the advocacy of his cases.

Sher Afzal Marwat pleaded to the court more time.

Later, court restrained the Islamabad and Punjab police from arresting Sher Afzal in any registered case till December 20.

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LEAs foil major terror attack at Punjab-KP border

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LEAs

Dera Ghazi Khan: The terrorist attack on Lakhani check post in Dera Ghazi Khan at Punjab-Khyber Pakhtunkhwa border was successfully thwarted by the law enforcement agencies(LEAs).

According to the police, terrorists attacked the Lakhani check post on the Punjab and KP border in Dera Ghazi Khan late at night.

Police officials say that more than 25 terrorists attacked the check post with rockets and grenades.

According to the police, there was no loss of life in the attack of the terrorists, while the terrorists escaped on retaliatory action.

The spokesperson of Punjab Police said that the terrorists used heavy weapons including rockets, hand grenades, however, the police personnel immediately retaliated by firing with machine guns and mortars.

Police, Elite Force, Rangers and Counter Terrorism Department jointly confronted the terrorists and as a result of effective retaliatory action, the terrorists escaped with heavy casualties.

The spokesman said that all the check posts on Khyber Pakhtunkhwa border were already on high alert.  IG Punjab praised DG Khan police for repelling the terrorist attack.

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Punjab police ready to thwart PTI’s final protest call

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Punjab police

LAHORE: Punjab police has devised comprehensive strategy to deal with Pakistan Tehreak e Insaf(PTI) protest and sit-inn scheduled on November 24 in federal capital, Islamabad.

Punjab Police has decided to deal strictly with those who disturb the law and order situation.

On the order of IG Punjab, additional inspector general of police (AIG) Operations Punjab has sent a letter to the concerned officers.

According to the letter, 10,700 personnel have been put on standby from across Punjab and 3,500 from Punjab Highway Patrol (PHP), 1,000 from Punjab Constabulary (PC) while 3,000 personnel are already there. 1000 personnel from Special Protection Unit, 1200 personnel from Training Directorate have been put on standby.

It is said in the letter that 1300 people are already there from Gujranwala region. 500 personnel from Sargodha region are on standby and 400 already there. 200 personnel from Sheikhupura and 100 personnel from Nankana Sahib have been put on standby.

According to the letter, 200 personnel from Bahawalnagar and 300 personnel from Bahawalpur are on standby. 300 personnel from Muzaffargarh and 200 personnel from Okara have been kept on standby.

The Central Police Office (CPO) and district police officer (DPO) will be responsible for the transport of the force.

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Punjab Police’s SP Beenish Fatima wins international award

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Punjab Police

ISLAMABAD: Beenish Fatima, an officer of Punjab Police posted in Rawalpindi, received the prestigious ‘2024 IACP 40 Under 40’ award by the International Association of Chiefs of Police.

President International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) presented the International Award for IACP 2024 to Superintendent of Police (SP) Beenish Fatima in Boston.

Every year, the IACP selects the best officers from under 40 representatives from around the world and this organization aligns the protection of people of various communities around the world with the modern requirements.

Inspector General (IG) Punjab Usman Anwar while congratulating SP Beenish Fatima for making Pakistan famous around the world and winning the international award said that SP Beenish Fatima is a valuable asset of Punjab Police.

It should be noted that SP Beenish Fatima also has the honor of being the first woman Chief Traffic Officer of Rawalpindi.

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FIA recovers 3 children missing for 7 years

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FIA

LAHORE: Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has recovered three children missing for 7 years from Allama Iqbal International Airport of Lahore.

FIA Interpol and Immigration Lahore recovered the missing children. According to FIA, the children were rescued on arrival at Lahore Airport from Italy. On the request of Punjab Police Hafizabad, yellow notices were issued on missing children.

DG FIA Ahmad Ishaq Jahangir appreciated the performance of the team on the recovery of the children and said that Interpol is always trying to recover the missing children.

Ahmad Ishaq Jahangir said that with the integration of the new system of Interpol, a new history has been made, the recovery of missing children is being implemented more effectively.

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45 Punjab police officers, personnel working as facilitator of drug smugglers  

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Punjab

LAHORE: At least 45 officers and personnel of Punjab Police were allegedly involved in drug smuggling and working as facilitators of the traffickers.

The Punjab police chief has directed all divisional and district police chiefs to take immediate action and submit a report.

The provincial police chief has also sought a detailed report on the actions taken and the outcomes there of report.

Details including the names, designations, department, CNIC, mobile phone number, place of posting and action taken against the accused have been sent to the district police chiefs. Among those involved are two sub-inspectors of Rawalpindi police, one serving as the SHO and the other posted in the Police Lines Headquarters.

Other individuals involved include a former DSP Anti-Narcotics Unit district Lahore and his driver, a sub-inspector from the Special Branch in Hafizabad and another from the Special Protection Unit (SPU) Punjab.

Many of these officials were posted in various police stations, including those holding significant positions such as SHO despite their alleged involvement in drug smuggling.

According to the report, among the officials involved in drug trafficking and facilitating the traffickers are Inspector Mazhar Iqbal of Lahore, Sub Inspector Muhammad Atif of Gujranwala, Inspector Ahad Hussain of Hafizabad, Sub Inspector Liaqat Hussain and Sub Inspector Sarmad Ilyas of Rawalpindi.

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Punjab police arrest accused in child marriage case

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Punjab police

SHEIKHUPURA: The Punjab police arrested an accused in the case related to underage marriage after 13-years old boy was married to 5-years old girl in Sheikhupura.

According to the police, a 13-year-old boy and a 5-year-old girl were married in Kot Nazir, a village on GT Road in Sheikhupura, in which 8 people including the parents of the two minor children participated.

On being informed about the marriage, the Muridke police raided the event and arrested one person.

A case was registered under the Child Marriage Act on the complaint of ASI Mohammad Younis of Muridke Police.

Police said that raids are also being conducted to arrest other accused.

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FIA Interpol arrests wanted criminal from Saudi Arabia

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FIA

KARACHI: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Interpol and Immigration staff arrested the alleged suspect involved in serious crimes like sabotage from Saudi Arabia.

Spokesperson of FIA said the accused Rao Habib ur Rehman is wanted by the Punjab Police. The accused was arrested from Saudi Arabia and moved to Karachi Airport.

A case was registered against the accused in the year 2014 under the anti-terrorism provisions of Fateh Shah police station Vehari. FIA NCB Interpol had issued a red notice for the arrest of the accused, the accused will be handed over to the Punjab Police.

Director General FIA Ahmed Ishaq Jahangir while appreciating the performance of NCB Interpol Pakistan said that NCB Interpol Pakistan equipped with modern technology is in touch with the whole world 24/7, in the world no place is safe for wanted accused in serious crimes.

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LHC directs Punjab Police to make videos during every raid

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LHC

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) issued orders to the Punjab Police to make videos during the raids to arrest the accused.

Lahore High Court Justice Tariq Saleem Sheikh issued an 8-page written decision in which the court laid down new rules for the arrest of drug suspects.

In its decision, the court has ordered that body cameras and dashboard cameras should be provided to the police within six months.

The court decision has said that Pakistan is associated with international conventions for the prevention of drugs and country is bound to make drug laws in accordance with the principles of the conventions.

The judgment further stated that there is a lot of false complaint in criminal in Pakistan and reforms and transparency should be increased to prevent it. The videography is the best tool to deal with false drug cases, videography in the interaction between police and drug suspects.

The court decision said that the data obtained from the videos can reveal the pattern of law enforcement agencies and these patterns will help the policy makers in the training of the officers and in making the policy.

The Supreme Court in the recent judgment has emphasized the importance of videography in drug cases. DG ANF has issued SOPs of videography for drug raid. It is the need of the hour that the Punjab Police should also be equipped with modern technology.

The court in its judgment said that the Punjab government is directed to provide wearable cameras to the police on a priority basis and SOPs should be made for the use of the video captured by these cameras.

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Punjab Police Special Branch Jobs Announced; check details

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Punjab Police Special Branch Jobs Announced; check details

10 Assistant Supervisor (Explosive Detection Section) positions (BS-09) were announced. 146 canine handler positions and three sweeper positions (BS-07). Requires submission of a completed form, educational certificates, In Lahore, Punjab Police has released job vacancies for the Technical Cadre Special Branch in 2024, with the application deadline set for March 19, 2024. The department has … Read more

Punjab Police Targets 19,000 Underage Drivers

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Punjab Police Targets 19,000 Underage Drivers

In the aftermath of a devastating car incident that claimed the lives of multiple family members in a high-end area of Lahore, authorities in Punjab have escalated their efforts to tackle the issue of underage drivers on the roads. The incident, which shocked the community, has prompted a swift response from law enforcement agencies. A … Read more

FIA Immigration detains most wanted accused in Karachi

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FIA Immigration

A major operation took place in Karachi. Accused Abdullah Ahmed’s name is included in the most wanted list. He is going to Saudi Arabia on a Saudi Airlines flight. Karachi: The Federal Investigation Agency’s (FIA) immigration operation has taken a major turn in the city. The most wanted accused by Punjab police failed to escape … Read more

Eight dacoits gunned down in Katcha operation

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Katcha operation

A joint operation was conducted by the Sindh and Punjab police. Sindh and Punjab police had offered a substantial reward for aiding their capture. During the intense encounter, two children were caught in the crossfire and sustained injuries. In a collaborative effort between the Sindh and Punjab police, a joint operation was carried out in … Read more

After Punjab police hunt Sikh separatists, India cuts internet

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India cuts internet

The Indian government has banned internet connectivity for 27 million people. As police look for Amritpal Singh, a Sikh separatist who is calling for an independent state. The Indian High Commission in London was destroyed by Singh’s fans. One of the largest blackouts in recent years in India has been caused by the government’s decision … Read more

Section 144 lifted in Lahore day after PTI rally

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Section 144 PTI

Section 144 lifted in Lahore day after PTI rally The ban was imposed ahead of PTI election campaign PTI challenged the ban in court LAHORE: A day after Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) rally in Lahore, Section 144 has been lifted in the city, BOL News reported on Thursday. Pertinently, a ban was imposed in the city … Read more

Two-member committee to probe killing of PTI worker

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Ali

Police formed committee to probe killing of PTI worker Two-member committee is to present report within 3 days PTI activist died during the party rally at Zaman Park LAHORE: Punjab police have formed a two-member inquiry committee on the alleged killing of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) worker during a rally in Zaman Park. Two police officers … Read more

PM Shehbaz lauds police for foiling terrorist attack in Mianwali

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PM Shehbaz
  • He said that the police is the proud frontline force.
  • PM has also announced to give of awards and certificates.
  • He said police and CTD will be equipped with modern weapons.

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif lauded the Punjab police for foiling the terrorist attack on Police Station Makarwal, Mianwali.

Shehbaz Sharif said that the police is the proud frontline force in the fight against terrorism and crime.

Prime Minister has also announced to give of awards and certificates of appreciation to the police officers and personnel who have shown extraordinary bravery.

He said that the entire nation is proud of the role and contribution of the Punjab Police and Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) Punjab in the fight against terrorism.

He said that the police and CTD will be equipped with more powerful and modern weapons.

Shehbaz Sharif further said that the entire nation and institutions are united and one voice against the terrorists and the entire nation is with its brave forces to end terrorism.

It should be noted that the Punjab Police foiled the attack of TTP terrorists on Makarwal Police Station in Mianwali.

The attacking terrorists were forced to flee due to the retaliatory fire from the policemen.

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Punjab Police raids Pervaiz Elahi’s house in Gujrat

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Punjab Police
  • Pervaiz Elahi said that the Punjab govt is taking revenge.
  • He said that we will approach the court against government.
  • He said Mohsin Naqvi will have to answer for this action.

GUJRAT: Punjab Police conducted a raid at the house of former chief minister Punjab Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi in the wee hours of Wednesday.

According to sources, a heavy contingent of Punjab Police has raided the residence of Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi’s house in Gujrat.

In this regard, the eyewitnesses said that law enforcement agencies(LEA) have raided the residence of former federal minister Chaudhry Moonis Elahi and former chief minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi.

A heavy contingent of police was present at the residence of Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi in Kunjah and dozens of vehicles and hundreds of personnel cordoned off the residence while police vehicles were patrolling around and outside the residence.

Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi while talking to Bol News has said that the Punjab government is taking revenge and full vindictive action is being taken against family members.

He said that “We will approach the court against the Punjab government’s action.”

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IG Punjab Faisal Shahkar steps down

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IG Punjab Faisal

IG of Punjab Police Faisal Shahkar steps down Government has not yet announced new appointment Faisal Shahkar has sent a report to the Secretary of Services LAHORE: The Inspector General (IG) of Punjab Police Faisal Shahkar stepped down from his post. Sources said that Faisal Shahkar will join the United Nations (UN) Advisor Police. Faisal … Read more

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