By U.Zee
ISLAMABAD: Following the special directions of Inspector General of Police (IGP) Islamabad Captain (Retd.) Muhammad Sohail Chaudhry, Islamabad Police is continuing its extensive crackdown against criminal elements to ensure the protection of citizens’ lives and property across the federal capital.
During the past 24 hours, police teams conducted various operations and arrested 44 accused, including six members of organized gangs allegedly involved in kidnapping, house burglaries and theft cases. Police also recovered stolen cash and other stolen property from their possession.
Meanwhile, 14 accused involved in illegal possession and display of weapons were arrested, and 14 pistols along with ammunition and daggers were recovered from them. Three accused involved in drug dealing were also arrested, with 1,450 grams of hashish and 20 liquor bottles recovered from their possession. In addition, 21 proclaimed offenders and court absconders were arrested during the ongoing special campaign against wanted criminals.
DIG Islamabad Ali Waseem said that the protection of citizens’ lives and property remains the top priority of Islamabad Police. He added that indiscriminate action against criminal elements would continue, and all available resources were being utilized to maintain law and order and ensure public safety.
He urged citizens to immediately report any suspicious activity or person to the nearest police station or emergency helpline Pukar-15. He emphasized that effective police-public cooperation is essential to preventing crime and making the federal capital safer.
