The Islamabad Police arrested 55 suspects during search operation in various areas of the city, a police spokesman said.
Islamabad Inspector General of Police (IGP) Tahir Alam Khan directed all SDPOs and SHOs to enhance patrolling as well as checking in various areas of the city and conduct search operation at slum areas, Afghan habitats, under construction buildings, workshops, bus stands and inns.
Following his directions, sub-divisional police officers performing in Islamabad headed this search operation in the areas of Industrial Area Zone, City Zone, Rural Zone and Saddar Zone. Station house officers of industrial area, Sihala and Secretariat Police stations along with police team conducted search in the area of Swan Camp, Model Town, Humak, Bari Imam, Muslim Colony, under construction buildings and plazas.
They succeeded to nab 55 suspects who are being investigated further. Islamabad SSP has said the purpose of this search operation and high vigilance is to ensure foolproof security in the city and he further directed all SHOs to continue it. He has also appealed the citizens to remain vigilant and inform police in case of any suspicious activity around them.