Man booked for hoax call on Pukar-15 Helpline

By U.Zee

ISLAMABAD: Islamabad Capital Police successfully apprehended an individual responsible for making a false emergency call to the Pukar-15 helpline regarding a land grabbing incident in the Bhara Kahu area.
The incident unfolded when an individual contacted the Pukar-15 helpline, alleging encroachment on his land within the jurisdiction of Bhara Kahu Police Station. In response, senior police officers and the team from Bhara Kahu Police Station swiftly arrived at the scene to investigate the matter.
However, after conducting a thorough examination it was determined that the call was a hoax. The accused was identified as Waseem and was promptly apprehended by the police. A case has been registered against him, and further investigation is underway.
The Capital Police Officer (CPO) Operations said that hoax calls not only waste valuable police resources and time but also pose a potential risk to the lives and safety of others. The Islamabad Capital Police is dedicated to ensuring public safety and urges citizens to use emergency helplines responsibly and solely for genuine emergencies.