Multan: Punjab Highway Patrol (PHP) Multan region arrested 706 suspects during last month across the region. The crackdown was launched headed by SP Patrolling Police Multan Region, Muhammad Saleem Khan Niazi, which led to significant recoveries of illegal arms, narcotics, and stolen goods. Police used advanced mobile App technology to inspect 519,795 individuals and 205,320 vehicles across the region. Enforcement efforts against traffic violations saw 45,048 fines issued, resulting in collection of Rs 17.9 million. As many as 102 cases were registered against drug dealers, resulting in the seizure of 1,118 liters of liquor and 1.21 kg hashish. Additionally, 30 cases were registered for illegal firearms possession, recovering four rifles, a gun, 19 pistols, 2 revolvers, and 126 bullets. Police also apprehended 80 fugitives, including high-profile suspects. Twelve lost children were reunited with their families and 1,729 roadside assistance services were provided to stranded commuters. Furthermore
, 166 unauthorized encroachments on public property were removed. The police recovered 46 stolen motorbikes, 2 cows worth Rs 1.2 million, 2 goats worth Rs 55,000, and 829 illegal firework items during the crackdown.
Monday, October 19, 2026