Authorities in the federal capital reported today that they have apprehended hundreds of individuals, including proclaimed offenders, absconders, and habitual criminals, during an intensive three-month security operation aimed at curbing illicit activities and enhancing public safety.
The Islamabad Police Dolphin Squad, acting on directives from Inspector General of Police (IGP) Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi, conducted a widespread crackdown during the first quarter of 2026. The initiative involved snap and special checks on more than 154,000 motorcycles and over 64,000 other vehicles.
The operation resulted in the detention of 46 proclaimed offenders, 65 fugitives from justice, and 173 habitual criminals. In separate actions, law enforcement took 25 suspicious individuals into custody, of whom 20 were identified as suspected robbers or snatchers. Additionally, 45 Afghan nationals were arrested.
During the enforcement activities, officers recovered a quantity of illegal drugs and weaponry, along with ammunition. The squad also successfully recovered 10 stolen vehicles and 65 stolen motorcycles.
For further investigation, a total of 160 vehicles and 2,036 motorcycles were impounded and moved to various police stations.
Patrolling units utilised technology to verify the records of 195,132 individuals via the EPP mobile application. The squad also took indiscriminate action against 1,764 vehicles found to have tinted windows.
SP Dolphin, Awais Ali Khan, has directed all zonal officers to further intensify the campaign against criminal elements. He stated that the protection of citizens” lives and property remains a top priority for the Islamabad Police.
SP Khan affirmed that a comprehensive strategy would be employed to eliminate criminal threats and that no element would be allowed to disturb the peace. He cautioned that any negligence by officers in this regard would not be tolerated.