ISLAMABAD: In a concerted effort to enhance public safety, the Islamabad Police have intensified their crackdown on criminal activities, resulting in the arrest of 37 individuals over the last 24 hours. According to Islamabad Capital Police, this operation led to the apprehension of two members of a bike lifter gang, alongside the recovery of three stolen motorbikes.

The police operation, initiated under the directives of Inspector General of Police Islamabad Captain (Retd.) Muhammad Sohail Chaudhry, also focused on illegal possession of weapons and drug trafficking. Four individuals were detained for possessing and displaying illegal weapons, with two pistols and a Kalashnikov, including ammunition, confiscated. Additionally, three individuals were arrested for drug trafficking, with 859 grams of narcotics seized from their possession.

A significant component of the crackdown involved a special campaign targeting proclaimed offenders and court absconders, which resulted in 28 arrests. Deputy Inspector General of Islamabad Police Ali Waseem emphasized the priority of safeguarding citizens’ lives and property and reiterated the commitment to sustained action against criminal activities. Public cooperation is encouraged, with citizens urged to report suspicious activities to local police stations or through the emergency helpline, Pukar-15.