'Quite Alarming': P&H High Court Flags Increasing Number Of Proclaimed Offenders, Asks Punjab DGP To Ensure Detailed Report Is Submitted

The Punjab & Haryana High Court has asked Director General of Police, Punjab to ensure that a complete information on number of proclaimed offenders in the State is submitted by way of an affidavit of a responsible officer.The Court noted that there are total 4329 proclaimed offenders only in one District, Jalandhar.Justice Mahabir Singh Sindhu said, "As number of cases, where accused...