Lahore, Pakistan – In a concerted effort to maintain law and order in the city, the Lahore Police launched a crackdown on crime syndicates, vandalism, and air gun fire. According to Dolphin Police spokesperson, a total of 77 suspects were arrested from various areas of the city on the day of the operation.
Commissioner Lahore Division, Maryam Khan, stated that aerial firing will not be allowed in Lahore before February 6. The spokesperson revealed that 70 suspects involved in vandalism were arrested from Defence, Mall Road, Canal Road, Jail Road, Band Road, and other areas. Seven suspects arrested from Factory Area and Shera Kot were involved in aerial firing and kite flying.
The spokesperson added that three pistols, kites, and a door were recovered from the possession of the suspects. SP Dolphin Akhtar Nawaz assured that operations against kite flying, vandalism, and aerial firing would continue without any discrimination. He said that the citizens’ lives would not be put at risk.
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