Islamabad: In an extensive crackdown conducted over the past 24 hours, Islamabad Police arrested 25 individuals accused of various crimes and recovered stolen cash, drugs, and illegal weapons. According to Islamabad Capital Police, the operations were carried out following directives from Inspector General of Police Islamabad Captain (Retd.) Muhammad Sohail Chaudhry, aimed at ensuring the protection of citizens’ lives and property.

The police teams apprehended a key member of an organized gang involved in house burglaries, recovering stolen cash amounting to Rs. 150,000. Additionally, nine individuals were arrested for illegal possession and display of weapons, with authorities confiscating six pistols, ammunition, and three daggers.

In separate operations targeting drug trafficking, four individuals were detained, and police recovered 798 grams of ice and 10 bottles of liquor. Furthermore, as part of a special campaign against proclaimed offenders and court absconders, 11 more accused were arrested.

DIG Islamabad Ali Waseem reiterated that protecting citizens remains the top priority of the Islamabad Police. He assured that actions against criminal elements would continue without discrimination, employing all available resources to maintain law and order in the capital. Citizens were urged to report any suspicious activities to the police or the emergency helpline Pukar-15, emphasizing the importance of public cooperation in crime prevention efforts.