LAHORE: Lahore Police conducted a total of 4,875 search operations this year in an effort to maintain law and order in the city. During these operations, 144,000 houses, more than 82,000 tenants and about 368,000 people were checked.
According to a statement issued by the Lahore Police spokesperson on Monday, more than 365,000 people were cleared after verification during the operations. More than 2,600 people involved in criminal activities were prosecuted.
Additionally, 662 wanted criminals were arrested, 411 illegal arms and 302 drug cases were registered. 384 hotels, 47 guest houses and 96 hostels were also inspected in the operations.
Apart from this, 55 bus terminals, 142 warehouses and factories, 11,546 shops and 68 mosques and religious madrasas were also checked. CCPO Lahore Bilal Siddique Kamiana said that search and combing operations are ongoing to restore peace in the city.
He emphasized that the supervising officers should personally monitor these operations. He also assured that those involved in illegal activities will be caught and brought to justice.