ISLAMABAD: The implementation on National Action Plan (NAP) in Punjab has helped decrease in number of heinous crimes which reached 3,844 in 2015 as compared to 5,282 in 2014. A data issued by Interior Ministry with reference to execution of NAP revealed that around 27 percent decrease has been recorded in murder cases in Punjab. Similarly, crime rates have also reduced by 11 percent to 43,437, which were 48,759 in 2014. The NAP being implemented by Punjab police has produced positive results as noticeable decrease in terrorism cases was also observed in 2015. According to Punjab police, during last 10 months under the implementation of NAP, 33,772 operations were conducted in which 994,118 people were questioned, 5,549 cases were registered out of which 980 cases were registered under Foreign Act violation. During the period, 6,162 general hold ups were held, in which 24,436 suspect criminals were arrested. Similarly, 122,800 vehicles without number plates, unauthorised and tinted glasses were impounded during the hold ups. While taking action against the display of arms, 2,851 cases were registered while 189 weapons were confiscated during the operation. The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) arrested 40 hardcore activists and detained 69 others during the period. On violation of Tenancy Act, 7,328 cases were registered in which 11,036 were arrested and 1,754 were convicted. On publication of hate material, 547 cases were registered in which 580 violators got arrested and 35 were convicted.