The Multan Police announced on Wednesday that the city’s overall crime rate has decreased by 45% due to strategic measures, increased patrolling, and proactive law enforcement initiatives.
Major Reduction in Crime Statistics
Compared to 2023, Multan witnessed significant reductions in key crime categories:
- Dacoity incidents decreased by 54%.
- Robberies reduced by 14%.
- Murders during robberies dropped by 33%.
- House robberies declined by 75%.
- Motorcycle and car snatching incidents fell by 12%.
- Theft cases saw a 15% reduction.
Successful Arrests and Recovery of Stolen Goods
Police apprehended 914 members of 338 criminal gangs and recovered stolen goods worth over Rs1 billion, including vehicles, motorcycles, cash, and jewelry.
Notable Arrests in Serious Crimes
Multan Police made headway in solving critical cases:
- 128 arrests in murder cases.
- 266 arrests in attempted murder cases.
- 16 arrests in robbery-related murder cases.
- 65 rape offenders and 99 child sexual abuse suspects were apprehended.
- 37 individuals involved in gang rape were arrested.
- 405 kidnapping cases were resolved, enhancing public trust.
Action Against Illegal Arms
The police registered 1,327 cases related to illegal arms, seizing:
- 20 Kalashnikovs.
- 51 rifles and 62 shotguns.
- 1,161 pistols.
- 3,467 rounds of ammunition.
Anti-Drug Campaign Achievements
The anti-drug drive resulted in 3,533 cases and the arrest of 3,596 offenders. Confiscated narcotics included:
- Over 29 kg of ice.
- 50 kg of heroin.
- 1,182 kg of charas.
- 8 kg of opium.
- 129,544 bottles of liquor and 59 distilling units.
- 477 kg of hemp.
Crackdown on Illegal Gambling and Kite Flying
The police arrested 1,260 individuals in 428 gambling-related cases and 629 in kite-flying cases, seizing over 70,000 kites and 12,000 rolls of string.
Police Encounters and Public Safety
In 2024, 40 police encounters led to the elimination of 13 dangerous criminals and the injury or arrest of 48 others, reinforcing the commitment to public safety.
Through sustained efforts, Multan Police has made significant progress in reducing Multan Crime Rate and ensuring a safer city for its residents.
