The Islamabad Police have arrested 57 suspects during search operation in various areas of the city, a police spokesman said on Friday.
He said that 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 headed the search operation and station house officers of Shalimar, Tarnol, Ramna and Shazad Town police stations along with police team conducted search in the area of Sector F-11, Ittefaq Colony, Sector G-10, Park Road, Kachi Abadi and under construction buildings as well as plazas there.
They succeeded to nab 57 suspects who are being investigated further.
The 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.