Kite factory raided, owner busted

-10,000 kites, 700 metal, other strings recovered
-8 others caught for various offences

By U.Zee

ISLAMABAD: SSP Operations Dr. Syed Mustafa Tanweer on Monday said that Capital Cops were taking strict action against anti-social elements and those involved in unlawful activities. Following directions from IGP Islamabad Qazi Jamil-ur-Rehman and DIG Operations Afzaal Ahmad Kausar, Capital Cops were taking every possible step to secure the city and ensure safety and security of its citizens.
According to details, a cops’ team headed by PS Khanna’s SHO Kamal Khan, under the supervision of SP Rural Rana Abdul Wahab, raided a kite making factory at Sanam Chowk and arrested the owner of the factory namely Muhammad Sabir S/O Allah Dad recovering 10,000 kites and 700 metal and other strings. Likewise, PS Lohi Bher caught a kite seller Ibrar and recovered 107 kites and strings.
In another operation, PS Aabpara team, under the supervision of SP City Muhammad Umar Khan, busted a kite seller namely Nasir Shehzad and recovered 95 kites and 12 metal strings. Cases have been registered against all the accused. Meanwhile, PS Ramna nabbed a drug peddler Ramzan and recovered 1260 grams of hashish.
PS Shamas Colony apprehended four namely Jawad, Numan Ameen, Mohsin Khan and Zahid Khan and recovered three pistols and one dagger from their possession. PS Aabpara arrested accused Imran. During special campaign against absconders, the cops’ teams booked seven absconders involved in heinous crimes. DIG Operations and SSP Operations have appreciated the overall performance of the police team. SSP Operations emphasized that kite flying is life threatening, unlawful and can ruin someone’s life. He appealed to the citizens to avoid kite flying/selling and co-operate with the police. SSP Operations reiterated that Capital Cops were accelerating it’s all-out efforts to curb the crime and secure Capital. He directed all zonal officers to keep vigilant in their respective areas.