Lahore policewoman arrested after robbery weapon found at her home

A female police officer in Lahore has been arrested after a 9mm pistol linked to a robbery was allegedly recovered from her residence, raising serious concerns about internal accountability within the force.

The arrest took place under DIG Operations Faisal Kamran’s zero-tolerance policy, which focuses on eliminating misuse of authority, corruption, and disorder within police ranks.

The officer, Sub-Inspector Sania, was serving as the Station House Officer (SHO) of the Lytton Road Women Police Station at the time of her arrest.

According to a spokesperson for Lahore Police, the pistol was discovered during a raid at her residence. The operation was launched after a suspect, currently under investigation, confessed during interrogation that the weapon used in multiple street crimes in the Kahna area was in the possession of a policewoman.

Acting on this information, a police team raided Sania’s house and recovered the firearm.

Following an internal inquiry, the DIG ordered her immediate arrest and directed officials to register a case against her.

DIG Faisal Kamran emphasised that the department is committed to strict accountability.

“No one involved in wrongdoing will be spared. Accountability will continue under our policy of fair reward and punishment,” he said.

The arrest has stirred discussions around internal discipline and the importance of holding law enforcement officers to the highest standards of conduct.