Punjab Police According to the latest data released by the provincial capital Lahore i Crimes The rate has fallen to a three-year low.
The Police Operations Wing has claimed from a comparative report of call data of Police Helpline 15 that this month November 2024 is the fourth consecutive month, when the trend of decreasing crime rate continues.
The report further claimed that an overall phenomenal reduction in the rate of various types of crimes has been recorded.
According to the report, during the last month (October), not a single vehicle was stolen at gunpoint from the largest city of Punjab, while last year, during the same month, there were 50 car theft incidents in Lahore and only 24 incidents in October 2024.
Car theft incidents in Lahore have decreased by 77% this month compared to October last year.
Similarly, there has been a reduction of 62% in the incidents of bike snatching at gunpoint. In October last year, 131 motorcycles were seized at gunpoint while in October 2024, 50 were confiscated.
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According to DIG Operations Lahore Faisal Kamran, the crime rate has been continuously reduced for the last three to four months and the police has developed various strategies.
He said: ‘We are identifying crime hotspot areas and criminals with advanced technology, keeping citizens safe by preventing criminals from committing crimes.’
According to former IG Punjab Police Chaudhry Muhammad Yaqoob: ‘Decreasing or increasing the crime rate is more related to the economic situation of the country, literacy rate and population control than the police performance. Of course, crimes can be controlled with the effective strategy of security institutions, but this cannot be a permanent solution.
Possible reasons for the decrease in crime
DIG Faisal Kamran said in a conversation with Independent Urdu that ‘different methods are being adopted to control the crimes. On the one hand, hot spot points have been established in places where the crime rate is high and bridges have been installed and police patrolling has been increased in the city.
Many incidents have also been prevented by citizens notifying the police in time during any incident. Police personnel played an important role in stopping crime by risking their lives during the day and night duty. In this case, the increase in human intelligence and appointment of officers on merit played a key role.
In this regard, former IG Punjab Chaudhry Muhammad Yaqub says that ‘according to the most important police order to control crimes, it is necessary to maintain the appointment of officers and SHOs for three years. No officer can ensure his better performance by frequent transfers as it is not an easy task to quickly check the crime patterns and criminals in the area. If an officer will be posted continuously, he will find it easier to know his subordinates and the environment around him and he will be able to perform better.’
The former IG said that ‘where the rate of crime is high, police patrols or hotspots are cordoned off so that incidents can be reduced, but this also has a disadvantage that crimes are committed elsewhere. may shift, so it is necessary to develop a coherent strategy that takes all aspects into consideration.’
He added that ‘the main issue with the deployment of competent officers in the police is that dealing with habitual criminals becomes a challenge. When the police catch the criminals, they get relief from the courts, so they start committing crimes again, so the police have to dispose of the habitual criminals extra-judicially. Many times, even on resistance during arrest, many criminals have to be killed in police encounters. Cleaning criminals in this way is against the law, but it is also necessary to eliminate criminals to prevent crimes.
A permanent solution to crime prevention
In response to this question, the former IG Punjab said that ‘in countries where crime is negligible, it is not that the performance of the police is very good or that the police have controlled crime, but the real reason is that there are no economic problems. Every citizen has ample opportunities for employment, education and health.
“When there is prosperity, there is less crime. Crime cannot be permanently controlled in countries or societies where there will be poverty, poverty, illiteracy, unrestrained population and unconscious compulsions.
He further said that ‘in countries like Pakistan, crimes arise due to fundamental problems and economic depression. Most of the criminals involved in the incidents of theft and robbery are forced to leave, even if there is no money for the treatment of their wives, children or parents, many criminals have been shown to follow this path.
He said that the two biggest reasons include education and employment. Where there are these problems, there is more crime, so until our economic and consciousness situation improves, crime cannot be completely and permanently controlled. Together with the police, our rulers and citizens will have to make our society peaceful.
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**Interview with DIG Operations Lahore Faisal Kamran on the Decline in Crime Rates**
**Editor:** Thank you for joining us today, DIG Faisal Kamran. Recent reports have indicated that Lahore has experienced a significant decline in crime rates, reaching a three-year low. Can you explain what factors have contributed to this positive trend?
**DIG Kamran:** Thank you for having me. Indeed, we have seen a noteworthy reduction in crime over the past few months. A key factor has been the identification and monitoring of crime hotspots using advanced technology. By enhancing police presence in these areas and increasing patrolling, we’ve successfully deterred criminal activities. Additionally, we have been fortunate to receive timely information from citizens, which has played a significant role in preventing crimes.
**Editor:** That’s encouraging news. The report mentions a 77% decrease in vehicle theft cases compared to the same month last year. How has your department managed to achieve such a drastic reduction?
**DIG Kamran:** The drop in vehicle theft incidents can be attributed to our focused strategies, which include establishing checkpoints and enhancing surveillance in high-risk areas. We’ve also intensified our community outreach to encourage public reporting. The collaboration between the police and the community has been crucial in our efforts to keep citizens safe.
**Editor:** Former IG Punjab Police Chaudhry Muhammad Yaqoob highlighted that the crime rate can often correlate with broader socio-economic factors rather than just police effectiveness. What are your thoughts on this perspective?
**DIG Kamran:** While socioeconomic factors certainly play a role in crime rates, it is our duty to ensure public safety through effective policing. We are working continuously to improve our strategies and adapt to changing circumstances. Our goal is not only to respond to crime but also to proactively prevent it.
**Editor:** You’ve mentioned various strategies. Can you elaborate on some specific methods your team has implemented?
**DIG Kamran:** Certainly. Apart from enhancing police visibility and utilizing technology for crime pattern analysis, we also prioritize training our officers and assigning them to specific areas for longer periods. This continuity allows officers to build relationships within the community and develop a better understanding of local issues. Moreover, human intelligence has been instrumental in identifying potential threats before they escalate.
**Editor:** what do you believe is needed for a long-term solution to crime prevention in Lahore?
**DIG Kamran:** A comprehensive approach is essential. This includes not only effective law enforcement but also addressing underlying socioeconomic issues, improving literacy rates, and promoting community engagement. We need to foster a partnership between the police and the community to build trust and ensure safety for all citizens.
**Editor:** Thank you, DIG Faisal Kamran, for your insights. It’s reassuring to hear about the efforts being made to enhance security in Lahore.
**DIG Kamran:** Thank you for the opportunity to share our work. Together, we can create a safer environment for everyone.