206 members of 91 gangs arrested during last month

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Police claimed to have arrested 206 members of 91 gangs and recovered items worth Rs15.7 million during the previous month.

Police sources said about 202 proclaimed offenders and 1,081 court absconders were also arrested.

As many as 432 cases were registered against 432 accused for possessing illicit weapons. Eight kalashinkovs, 23 rifles, 33 guns, 361 revolvers, one dagger and 3,293 rounds were also seized.

In actions against drug dealers, 585 cases were registered and 592 culprits arrested while 36kg heroine, 220kg hashish, 16kg opium and 4,885 bottles of liquor were also seized.

Moreover, 125 cases were registered against gamblers and 535 accused were arrested besides Rs 611,000 were recovered in cash.

During a special crackdown, 511 cases were registered against 900 culprits on violation of law.

DIG Operations Dr Haider Ashraf directed officers to implement the National Action Plan and utilise their energies to end crimes in the city.