2 POs,drug peddler arrested

SARGODHA, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 18th Jun, 2026) The district police Wednesday to apprehended three accused including a drug peddler in ongoing crackdown on criminals and drug peddlers in the district.

According to a press release issued by DPO office, the Bhalwal City police arrested a proclaimed offender, identified as Qadeer, who was wanted for murder.

Police also recovered the illegal weapon used in the commission of the crime from his possession.

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In another operation, the Shah Nikdar police, led by SHO Waseem Abbas, arrested a PO named Niaz Ahmed. The suspect had been evading the law since 2008 and was listed in 'Category B' of wanted criminals.

Meanwhile, the Laksian police took action against a drug peddler, arresting the accused named Azam.

The police team recovered 540 grams of hashish from his possession.

A case was registered against the accused, and an investigation was currently underway.