Daily Times

As per vision of Inspector General Police Punjab Shoaib Dastgir and directions of Addl IGP PHP Capt(R) Zafar Iqbal Awan (Sitara-e-Imtiaz), swift actions are being taken for the protection of lives and wealth of people on roads and against anti social elements.

In this regard, PHP Headquarters issued Monthly performance report. According to the details, Punjab Highway Patrol upholding its traditions, served the public on roads with determination and helped the public in many ways. In order to increase efficiency of the department, different branches of Punjab Highway Patrol did projects under different heads.

The details of these activities are given below. Punjab Highway Patrol lodged 1526 cases upon violation of traffic laws, 176 cases of illegal weapons and its exhibition, 213 cases against narcotics. 3958 litter liquor, 30611-gram chars have been recovered from the accused whereas in case of illegal weapons 14 Kalashnikovs, 27 Riffles, 28 Guns, 146 Pistols, 65 cartridges, 35 magazines and 1432 bullets have been recovered from the accused. Moreover, Punjab Highway Patrol arrested 145 proclaimed offenders Furthermore, patrolling Police provided service to 176 commuters on roads , 25 missing children were also reunited with their parents whereas taking action against encroachment, 437 temporary encroachments were eliminated.

Addl. IGP PHP Capt(R) Zafar Iqbal Awan said even in Muharram and Monsoon season, PHP officers and officials carried out their duties with full responsibility and diligence without caring for their own lives because protection of wealth and lives of citizens with provision of best service of public is their ultimate goal.