ICT Police conduct grand operations; 8 suspects detained, Including 2 Afghans

ICT Police conduct grand operations; 8 suspects detained, Including 2 Afghans

ISLAMABAD, Nov 28 (APP/DNA): Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) Police carried out grand search and combing operations in the jurisdictions of Aabpara, Industrial Area, Kirpa and Sangjani police stations as part of the ongoing strategy to curb crime across the federal capital.

An official told APP on Friday that the operations were conducted under the supervision of SSP Operations Qazi Ali Raza, while zonal SPs monitored the activity in their respective areas.

He said ladies police and CTD teams also participated in the large-scale operations. Before the start of the operation, the deployed personnel were given a detailed briefing regarding search strategy and security protocols.

During the operations:

599 individuals were checked

341 houses were inspected

07 hotels were checked

13 shops were inspected

139 motorcycles were checked

57 vehicles were examined

He said eight suspicious individuals — including two Afghan nationals — were shifted to police stations for verification.

The official added that the purpose of the search and combing operations is to eliminate criminal elements and ensure security across the capital. The IGP Islamabad has already directed district-wide grand operations to prevent crime and strengthen public safety.

He urged citizens to cooperate with police during checking and immediately report any suspicious activity, stating that the protection of citizens’ lives and property remains the top priority of Islamabad Police.