Karachi, In a substantial crackdown against criminal activities in Islamabad, the Capital Police have arrested 42 outlaws, including 26 absconders involved in serious offenses, in the last 24 hours. This operation, led by directives from Islamabad Capital City Police Officer Dr. Akbar Nasir Khan, has resulted in the recovery of a stolen motorbike, significant quantities of drugs, and several weapons.
According to Islamabad Capital Police, the arrests were made across various areas of the city as part of an intensified effort to eliminate crime. The operation followed special instructions from ICCPO Dr. Akbar Nasir Khan, focusing on dismantling the network of criminal elements within the city. Among the notable arrests, the Kohsar police team apprehended Khan Zada with 230 grams of hashish, while the Karachi Company police team seized two 30 bore pistols from Kamran and Abdul Majeed. Furthermore, Tarnol police detained Abdul Majeed, confiscating 1,230 grams of heroin.
The operation also led to the capture of Fakhar Alam and Yasrab Khan by the Golra police, with a 30 bore pistol and 270 grams of heroin. The Sangjani police arrested Lehrasab and Azam, recovering 2,311 grams of heroin, and apprehended Allah Ditta for illegal activities related to gas cylinder refilling. Additionally, the Shalimar, Sabzi Mandi, Khanna, Lohi Bher, and Bhara Kahu police teams made significant arrests, confiscating weapons and large quantities of heroin.
Legal proceedings have been initiated against the apprehended individuals, with cases registered and further investigations underway. The campaign against court absconders and proclaimed offenders particularly targeted those involved in murder, attempted murder, and land grabbing, leading to the recovery of additional weapons and ammunition.
In his directive, ICCPO Dr. Akbar Nasir Khan emphasized the need to intensify the crackdown against criminal elements, reiterating that the safety and security of citizens are the police’s foremost priority and no negligence in this regard will be tolerated.