Lahore Police tighten grip on illegal weapons, arrest nearly 4,000 suspects

According to police officials, the crackdown targets the illegal possession of firearms, public display of weapons and aerial firing as part of broader efforts to strengthen law

LAHORE: Lahore Police have intensified their campaign against illegal weapons, arresting nearly 4,000 suspects and registering almost the same number of cases during operations carried out across the city so far this year.

According to police officials, the crackdown targets the illegal possession of firearms, public display of weapons and aerial firing as part of broader efforts to strengthen law and order and enhance public safety.

Official figures show that 3,960 suspects have been taken into custody while 3,953 criminal cases have been registered during the ongoing campaign. Police also arrested 171 individuals for alleged involvement in aerial firing and lodged 136 cases against them. In separate operations, 20 people were arrested for publicly displaying firearms, leading to the registration of 17 cases.

Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Bilal Siddique Kamyana said the department is pursuing a zero-tolerance policy against illegal weapons and related offences. He stressed that enforcement operations would continue without discrimination to curb unlawful possession of firearms and ensure a safer environment for residents.

The CCPO also directed field officers to sustain the pace of the campaign and take strict action against the so-called dala culture, armed escorts and vehicles using tinted windows in violation of the law.

He urged citizens to comply with legal regulations and cooperate with law enforcement agencies in maintaining peace and security across the provincial capital.