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By Uzma Zafar
ISLAMABAD: Islamabad Capital territory police have arrested 109 suspects and shifted 31 motorcycles during search and combing operation in Ramna police station jurisdiction.
Following the special directives of IGP Islamabad Dr Akbar Nasir Khan Islamabad Capital police categorically took action against criminal elements.
During the search and combing operation in Ramna police station jurisdiction 109 suspects were shifted to police station. After verification 73 persons were released. During the search operation, 293 houses, 71 shops, 557 persons, 105 cars were checked and 31 motorbikes were shifted to police station.
The purpose of the search operation is to curb the crime and to secure the lives and property of the citizens.
Moreover, Capital police also arrested six outlaws during crackdown against criminal elements in different areas of the city in which Shahzad Town police apprehended a drug peddler namely Sheraz Hussain and recovered 1025 gram heroin and 20 gram ice from his possession.
Likewise, Sabzi Mandi police arrested four accused namely Naik Muhammad, Mir Vais, Ghulam Muhammad and Hussain and recovered three 30 bore pistols with ammunitions and one dagger from their possession.
Similarly, Bani Gala police arrested accused Mohsin Mehmood and recovered one 30 bore pistol from his possession. Cases against all the nominated accused have been registered and further investigation is underway.
DIG Operations Sohail Zafar Chatha ordered to intensify the crackdown against the criminal elements. “Safety and security of the citizens is our foremost priority and no laxity will be tolerated in this regard”, he added.
Moreover, Islamabad Capital Territory Police have enhanced the security in the city and arrested three accused during checking at Karachi company.
Following orders of IGP Islamabad Dr Akbar Nasir Khan, security was put on high alert in the entire district and special checking is being done in different areas.
During the checking a pistol 30 bore with ammunition, a plastic pistol, a cotton tape, seven surgical gloves, winter hats, a face mask, a lock with keys and a handkerchief were recovered from the suspects. During interrogation, the boys revealed that they were going to commit burglary in empty houses during Eid days.
Similarly, I-9 police arrested 21 suspects from different areas for not providing any identification or proof of residence. A case has been registered against the accused under the Foreigners Act. Citizens, especially the business community, have lauded the move by the police and said that such measures would improve security during the Eid days.
The IGP Islamabad issued orders to all zonal officers to tighten security adding that the citizens were returning to their native homes on Eid. Islamabad Capital Police is taking all possible steps to protect the lives and property of the citizens.
