Islamabad Police arrested 68 suspects during search operation in various areas of the city, a police spokesman said.
IGP Islamabad 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 officer performing in Islamabad headed this search operation in the areas Koral, Sabzi Mandi and Tarnol police Station House Officers of Police station along with police team conducted search in the area of Shaheen Abad, Ghuri Town, Khanna, and Sector I-11/4 and under construction buildings as well as plazas there. They succeeded to nab 68 suspects who are being investigated further. SSP Islamabad 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.