Peshawar Police Launches Crackdown on Mafias Involved in Crime

Peshawar capital city police are gearing up to launch a major crackdown on mafias involved in various crimes, including drug trafficking, land grabbing, promoting gun culture, and other illicit activities. The crackdown aims to curb the rise in street crimes, which have become a significant concern in the city over the past few years. According to Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Mian Saeed Ahmad, the operations will target groups involved in the manufacturing, sale, and trafficking of ice, heroin, and other drugs.

Key Takeaways:

• The Peshawar police will conduct operations in every police station's jurisdiction against groups involved in drug manufacturing, sale, and trafficking.
• Awareness campaigns will be launched in educational institutions and the wider society, involving religious scholars and elders, to combat the rise in street crimes.
• The police will cut supply routes from Khyber and other areas to stop the growing number of addicts.
• A list of armed groups involved in land grabbing and other crimes, who harass people by brandishing weapons in public, has been finalized.
• Reform and strengthening of dispute resolution councils, also known as jirgas, will be implemented to reduce blood feuds.
• Competent and honest officers will be appointed based on merit to run subdivisions and police stations effectively.
• Police station staff will be directed to treat complainants with respect, offer them water, and address their issues promptly.
• The registration of FIRs for crimes that directly affect the public is the right of citizens and will help discourage gangs from operating.

Statistics:

• Peshawar has witnessed a surge in street crimes over the past few years.
• Police claim to have busted several gangs, but many still operate, looting citizens and threatening public safety.
• Many people have been shot in violent incidents due to ice addiction.
• The number of addicts in Peshawar continues to rise, creating a significant concern for law enforcement.
• Several armed rival groups are involved in land grabbing and other crimes, harassing people by brandishing weapons in public.

Sources:

• The News, [Article by The News]
• Capital City Police Office, Peshawar, [Mian Saeed Ahmad's Statement]