Commercial Vehicle Theft Incidents Decline by 46% in Lahore
Punjab Police Report Significant Drop in Theft Cases
LAHORE, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - October 04, 2026)
Punjab Police have announced a remarkable achievement in combating commercial vehicle theft. During the first eight months of 2026, there has been a 46% decline in such incidents compared to the same period last year.
According to police data, 329 cases of commercial vehicle theft were registered in 2026, contrasting with 610 cases in 2025. This significant drop is observed across various divisions:
- Model Town Division: From 86 cases in 2025 to 36 in 2026.
- Iqbal Town Division: Down from 71 to 40.
- Saddar Division: A decrease from 132 to 80.
- Civil Lines Division: From 83 to 48.
- Cantt Division: From 82 to 35.
- City Division: Dropping from 156 to 90.
These figures encompass a range of commercial vehicles, including buses, trucks, passenger vans, rickshaws, and loader vehicles.
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