Islamabad police on Monday claimed to have taken 28 individuals, including two foreign nationals found to be residing illegally, into custody for legal proceedings following extensive search operations across the federal capital.
The large-scale security initiative, conducted under the directives of Inspector General of Police (IGP) Islamabad Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi, was aimed at curbing criminal activities and enhancing public safety.
During the city-wide sweep, which fell under the jurisdictions of multiple police stations, officials vetted a total of 561 people. The extensive checks also covered 172 houses, 43 shops, and 16 hotels.
Law enforcement personnel also scrutinised 271 motorcycles and 81 vehicles. As a result of these inspections, 25 motorcycles and one vehicle were moved to police stations for further action, alongside the 26 suspicious persons and two foreign nationals.
SSP Operations Islamabad, Qazi Ali Raza, commented on the crackdown, stating that the primary objective is to tighten the security cordon around criminal elements and fortify the overall security framework of the city.
He affirmed that the Islamabad Police will continue to take indiscriminate action against criminals, land grabbers, and drug traffickers.
The SSP also appealed to residents to cooperate with law enforcement and to report any suspicious activity immediately to the nearest police station or through the emergency helpline ‘Pucar-15’.