Under the leadership of Regional Officer SP Faisal Saleem the Patrolling Police in Rawalpindi recorded a robust month of operations that combined enforcement, technology and community outreach to improve public safety across the region.
The month’s report shows the force registered 173 FIRs and recovered weapons and contraband, including six pistols, 20 rounds of ammunition and six litres of illegally held liquor, reflecting a firm stance against criminal activity.
Road safety efforts intensified with a total of 15,512 e-challans issued for violations such as overloading, overspeeding, underage driving and riding without helmets. A focused anti-smog operation resulted in fines for 4,014 vehicles and motorcycles, while 1,449 underage riders and 2,184 motorcyclists found without documents or helmets had their bikes impounded to curb risky behaviour on city roads.
Leveraging modern tools, patrolling teams used the E-App to screen 399,357 people and 106,868 vehicles, leading to the arrest of 57 proclaimed offenders and 53 court absconders, among them seven A-category criminals wanted for serious offences. Operations also resulted in the recovery of a stolen motorcycle.
Patrolling officers provided humanitarian assistance to citizens by helping 462 distressed travellers and acting as first responders at 11 road accidents, administering first aid to 38 injured persons and arranging prompt transfer to hospitals.
Public facilitation remained a priority as the unit issued 1,044 driving licences and maintained patrolling posts as accessible service centres for daily citizen assistance. The region organised community policing meetings, road safety workshops and a special anti-smog awareness campaign featuring public sessions, workshops and awareness walks that drew positive community response.
SP Faisal Saleem praised the dedication of his teams and reaffirmed that the Patrolling Police will continue to pursue safe roads, strict law enforcement and compassionate public service across the Rawalpindi region.
