Islamabad Police arrested six outlaws and 16 suspects during high vigilance in the city, a police representative said.
He 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 operations at slum areas, Afghan habitats, under construction buildings, workshops, bus stands and inns.
Following his directions, Sub-Divisional police officers performing in Islamabad headed the search operation. Station House Officers of Sabzi Mandi police stations along with police team conducted search in the area of Sabzi Mandi and under construction buildings as well as plazas there. Police teams succeeded to nab 16 suspects who are being investigated further.
Meanwhile, police teams from Ramana, Sabzi Mandi and Lohi Bher are also active. They arrested six outlaws, recovered mobile phones, and two pistols along with ammunition from their possession.
SSP Islamabad Mir Vais Niaz has said the purpose of this 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.
