By U.Zee
ISLAMABAD: Islamabad Police carried out an extensive crackdown against criminal elements in the federal capital during the last nine months to maintain peace and tranquility. In this regard, the Islamabad police arrested a total of 14,926 accused involved in different criminal activities and recovered cash and valuables worth over Rs 1.55 billion from their possession. Moreover, 1318 accused of 557 gangs involved in robbery activities were also arrested.
During the ongoing ‘Nasha ab Nahi’ movement in the federal capital, a total of 1570 drug dealers were arrested, and 383 kilograms of hashish, 462 kilograms of heroin, 29 kilograms of ice, 13, 226 liters of liquor, and intoxicating pills were recovered from their possession.
Additionally, 3460 accused involved in tempering activities and property crimes such as theft, robbery, burglary, vehicles, and motorcycle theft were arrested. Police teams also recovered cash, vehicles and motorcycles from their possession. The Islamabad Police also carried out extensive operations against those possessing illegal weapons, and arrested 1684 accused and recovered 95 rifles, 29 carbines, 1374 pistols, and 209 daggers from their possession.
Similarly, during various operations against professional beggars and their facilitators throughout the city, 4896 individuals were arrested.
Islamabad Police also conducted indiscriminate operations against proclaimed offenders, court fugitives and target offenders and arrested 4314 accused.
