Punjab Police will purchase quadcopters to monitor criminals, including terrorists, during sensitive operations. According to police authorities, police will purchase 20 quadcopters for all over Punjab including Lahore. The quadcopters will have important features including night vision cameras, advanced sensors, autopilot system and 3D preview. Funds of Rs47.875 million have been allocated for the purchase […]
PITB to change character certificate pattern
Following a court directive, the Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) has implemented changes to the character certificate issuance process, eliminating the need for verification committee meetings for applicants without a criminal record. In an amended order issued by Inspector General Punjab Dr. Usman, all relevant officials have been instructed that reports on such cases will […]
Man shot dead at Aslam Iqbal’s servant quarter
A 40-year-old police constable with the Organized Crime Unit was fatally shot in the servant quarters of PTI MPA and former Provincial Minister Mian Aslam Iqbal’s farmhouse in the New Mozang area. Authorities report that narcotics – specifically the drug “Ice” – were discovered on the premises. The quarters were reportedly rented to an individual […]
Rs4.5bn demanded to operationalize CCD Unit
To operationalize CCD unit, Punjab Police is going to demand Rs 4.5 billion from Punjab Government. Additional Inspector General CCD, Sohail Zafar Chattha has completed the process of interviews of concern police officials till DIG ranks and those deputed in CCD unit will be given special allowances. According to police sources, to get CCD operational, […]
Rain washes out biker lane paint worth Rs115m
The first rainfall in Lahore has exposed the poor quality of the newly painted Biker Lane on Ferozepur Road, washing away the expensive paint and turning the track into a slippery hazard. According to reports, rainwater was accumulated at various points on the lane, worsening conditions for motorcyclists. The Lahore Development Authority (LDA) had spent […]
SOIC performance exposed, only 869 convicted
Due to poor performance and snail-paced investigations, the Sexual Offences Investigation Unit (SOIU) who handles crimes committed against women is held responsible for not completing its findings/investigation timely and maximum number of accused are roaming freely and only 869 accused are punished. According to statistics issued by the Sexual Offences Investigation Unit, in the last […]
Punjab govt to provide 319 vehicles to CCD
For deputed officers conducting operations, movement, and management matters, the newly established Crime Control Department has sent a large requisition to the Punjab Government for acquiring 319 vehicles (single cabin, double cabin), including 36 patrolling cars. Additional IG, CCD has informed the demanded vehicles to the Central Police Office. According to police officials, to get […]
CCD Unit to replace Organized Crime Control Dept
The modus operandi of the newly established Crime Control Department (CCD) is revealed. As per the details, the CCD Unit will replace the Organized Crime Control Department. According to the details available, the CCD unit will take action against 17 severe crime cases, investigate and complete the process of the challan, and this unit will […]
‘Helmets now mandatory for loader rickshaw drivers’
Helmets have been made mandatory for motorcycle riders and loader rickshaw drivers, and if they do not comply, they will be heavily fined, CTO Lahore, Dr Athar Waheed, said on Saturday. Answering a question, CTO Dr Athar Waheed informed that before imposing heavy fines, the traffic police will start an awareness drive regarding the importance […]
Punjab bans car washing at home to curb water wastage
The Punjab Environment Department has officially banned washing cars and using water pipes at home, enforcing a fine of Rs10,000 for violators. On the instructions of Lahore High Court, Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb, Environment Secretary Raja Jahangir and DG Environment Imran Hamid have formed a committee to curb water wastage. The move comes as part […]