Authorities today claimed to have apprehended a suspect and confiscated a substantial quantity of firearms and ammunition in the Khanna area as part of an intensified city-wide campaign against illegal armaments.

A formal case has been filed against the detained individual, and a thorough investigation into the matter is now underway, according to law enforcement officials.

The recent arrest is part of a rapidly advancing “weapon-free city” initiative, launched under specific directives from the Inspector General of Police (IGP) for Islamabad, Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi.

Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) for Operations, Qazi Ali Raza, affirmed that the force is ensuring the rigorous enforcement of a zero-tolerance policy targeting unlawful weapons possession.

The SSP also issued a call for residents to promptly register any legally owned firearms with their local police stations.

Officials have reiterated that safeguarding the lives and property of the public remains the constabulary”s primary objective.

In a concluding appeal, the Islamabad Police requested full public cooperation, encouraging community members to report any suspicious individuals or activities immediately to their nearest police station or via the “Pucar-15” helpline.