The authorities have recommended cash awards worth millions for the Punjab’s top crime-fighting unit for eliminating eight dangerous criminal gangs, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.
Eight criminal gangs were eliminated in alleged encounters with Crime Control Department (CCD) personnel across Punjab.
Following the successful operations, the authorities have now recommended cash rewards totalling Rs47.5 million for the CCD teams from eight cities involved in the field action.
The recommendations were made after coordinated intelligence-based actions (IBOs) were carried out in Lahore, Faisalabad, Multan, Sahiwal, Rawalpindi, Sialkot, Gujranwala, and Hafizabad, resulting in the elimination of several high-profile criminal groups.
According to official documents, the authorities have proposed Rs15 million in rewards for the team that took out the Shah Gang in Faisalabad, one of the most notorious criminal networks operating in central Punjab.
A cash reward of Rs8 million has been recommended for the officers involved in the operation that eliminated the Wasim Kulhara Gang in Multan, known for its involvement in multiple murders and robberies.
Similarly, Rs5 million each has been proposed for the police teams that conducted successful operations against the Lori Gang in Sahiwal and those responsible for neutralizing the accused in Lahore and Hafizabad gang rape cases.
CCD officials have also recommended a Rs4.5 million reward for the team that dismantled the Jhaka Gang in Rawalpindi, while Rs2.5 million each has been proposed for actions against Bilal alias Bhalu Gang in Sialkot and the Badam Gul Gang in Gujranwala.
Officials said these operations mark a significant achievement in Punjab’s anti-crime efforts, as several long-wanted criminal groups have now been neutralized.
Reporter: Irfan Malik