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Notes on Some of the Characteristics of Crime and Criminals in the Peshawar Division of the Punjab is a significant historical and sociological examination of criminal behavior in one of the Punjab’s most important administrative regions during the British colonial era. Written by G. R. Elsmie, this work provides detailed observations and analysis of the types of crimes prevalent in the Peshawar Division, the characteristics and motivations of perpetrators, and the social conditions that contributed to criminal activity.
The study offers valuable insights into early 20th century Indian society, examining how cultural practices, economic conditions, and regional dynamics influenced crime rates and patterns. Elsmie’s observations provide historians and researchers with primary source material regarding law and order in colonial Punjab, making this work an important reference for understanding the region’s social history and the colonial administration’s approach to criminal justice.
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