Islamabad Police have arrested 25 suspects during a series of operations conducted across the federal capital over the past 24 hours, recovering stolen cash, illegal weapons, narcotics and liquor as part of an ongoing crackdown against criminal activities.
The operations were carried out on the special directions of Inspector General of Police (IGP) Islamabad Captain (Retd.) Muhammad Sohail Chaudhry, with the aim of protecting citizens’ lives and property and maintaining law and order in the capital.
According to police details, the arrested individuals included a key member of an organised gang allegedly involved in house burglaries. Police recovered stolen cash amounting to Rs150,000 from the suspect.
In separate operations, police arrested nine individuals involved in the illegal possession and display of weapons. Six pistols, ammunition and three daggers were recovered from their possession.
Four Drug Trafficking Suspects Arrested
As part of the ongoing action against drug trafficking, police arrested four suspects and recovered 798 grams of ice (crystal methamphetamine) and 10 bottles of liquor from them.
Meanwhile, under a special campaign targeting proclaimed offenders and individuals wanted in court cases, Islamabad Police arrested another 11 suspects.
The operations form part of the police department’s continued efforts to curb criminal activities and strengthen security across the federal capital.
IGP Directs Continued Action Against Criminal Elements
DIG Islamabad Ali Waseem said protecting the lives and property of citizens remained the foremost priority of Islamabad Police.
He emphasised that indiscriminate action against criminal elements would continue and that all available resources were being utilised to maintain law and order and ensure public safety.
The DIG also urged citizens to immediately report suspicious activities or individuals to their nearest police station or through the emergency helpline Pukar-15.
He stressed that public cooperation with law enforcement agencies was essential to preventing crime and making Islamabad a safer city.