Faisalabad:The police have arrested more than 11,000 outlaws involved in serious crimes from various parts of Faisalabad and registered over 8,000 cases during current year 2026.
According to police spokesman Tariq Jutt, the police had launched a vigorous campaign against the criminals involved in murder, attempted murder, robbery, motorcycle theft, cattle theft and other offences.
The police teams took strict action against the outlaws involved in serious criminal activities and arrested 11,000-plus accused in connection with more than 8,000 cases registered for serious offences during this year.
Giving some details, the spokesman said that 400 accused wanted in murder cases and 640 accused of attempted murder were arrested.
The police also apprehended 25 accused allegedly involved in murders committed during kidnapping for ransom, dacoity and robbery incidents.
As many as 3,326 accused involved in dacoity and robbery were arrested and sent behind bars, he added.
He said that 2,212 accused involved in motorcycle theft and snatching were also arrested while 4,448 accused allegedly involved in theft, burglary and cattle theft were taken into custody.
The police also arrested 20 accused involved in car theft and snatching cases, he added.
Tariq Jutt said that modern policing strategy adopted under the leadership of CPO Tanveer Hussain had produced positive results, with a significant decline recorded in serious crimes.
He said that a considerable reduction had been witnessed in murder, attempted murder, dacoity, robbery, cattle theft and other serious offences.
The effective action against the criminals involved in serious cases had also helped police to resolve a large number of cases, he added.
He attributed decline in crime to the hard work of investigating officers, cooperation from citizens and effective use of modern technology in policing and investigations.