Koral police on Friday arrested 82 suspects, including Afghan nationals and those hailing from tribal areas, as they failed to produce any document for their identity. The police conducted search operation in various areas of its jurisdiction during which they screened houses, workshops, markets, under-construction buildings and residential areas. Following the directions of IGP Bani Amin Khan and SSP Muhammad Yousuf Malik, the police are conducting checking in slum areas, hotels, restaurants and Afghan habitats also. These measures are being taken to ensure foolproof security on the eve of Muharram-ul-Haram and keep a vigilant eye on suspected elements.
Several teams of Koral police, under the supervision of SP (Rural) Faisal Bashir Memon, conducted a thorough combing and search in various areas. These teams, headed by DSP Ahmed Iqbal and SHO Koral Inspector Sajjad Hussain Bukhari, screened houses, under-construction buildings and other places in Bilal Town, Khana Dak, Soodra, Sharifabad, Tarlai, Jang Syedan, Taramri, Service Road, Ghori Town, PWD Colony and National Police Foundation Colony.
Police commandos, including lady commandos, also participated in the operation while sniffer dogs were also used in some areas. Such operation would continue in the coming days to conduct combing of sensitive areas, a police spokesman said. The SSP has directed all police officials to intensify efforts against antisocial elements and nab suspected elements.
