The Islamabad Police on Tuesday recovered a suicide jacket from the jungle adjacent to Kashmir near Shakarparian Highway where the head office of Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) is also located. The seizure was made during a search operation after police received fresh threats of terrorist attacks and also issued the sketch of a suspected person whose movement was observed in the vicinity. A police official said security personnel found an abandoned suicide jacket near the office of the intelligence agency, after which police cordoned off the area while the bomb disposal squad diffused the jacket. He said security personnel saw a suspected person in the area who later escaped into the woods after throwing the jacket.
A police spokesman said Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Muhammad Yousuf Malik had directed to all the officers concerned to enhance patrolling, conduct search operations and improve vigilance in their respective areas to ensure foolproof security before the advent of Muharram, adding that said a police team of the city zone supervised by SP (City) Muhammad Ilyas conducted the search operation during which the suicide jacket was recovered. The spokesman said the police also prepared a sketch on the basis movement of the suspected person, who was stated to be a young man with fair complexion, curly hair and of average height. The Islamabad Police have appealed the citizens to contact at 051-920333 or 051-9204830 in case of observing any suspected element in connection with the case and the name of informer will be kept secret. Inspector General of Police (IGP) Bani Amin Khan said several attempts of terrorists had been foiled by Islamabad Police in past and efforts would continue to ensure security for citizens.
