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ISLAMABAD, Jan 09 (APP):Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) arrested a tout involved in preparing and issuing fake driving licences from the parking area of the Faizabad Traffic Office.
An ITP spokesperson told APP on Friday that the arrested suspect, identified as Mutayb ur Rehman Abbasi, was caught red-handed while trying to sell fake licences to citizens. The suspect was receiving money from applicants and preparing counterfeit licences of Islamabad and Rawalpindi.
The spokesperson stated that the citizen had complained that a man outside the Traffic Headquarters was luring people into making fake licences in exchange for money. Acting on the complaint, the ITP’s vigilance team kept surveillance of the area and arrested the suspect during an operation.
Fake driving licences, forged documents and other incriminating materials were recovered from his possession. The suspect has been handed over to the police for further investigation, and a case is being registered at Aabpara Police Station.
Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) Captain (R) Hamzah Humayun had already deployed vigilance teams outside traffic offices to stop touting and illegal practices. He said strict action will be taken against touts and anyone involved in forgery or exploitation of citizens.
The ITP has advised citizens not to pay any extra amount to anyone for licence processing and to avoid dealing with unauthorized individuals.
Citizens have been requested to report any such activity immediately to Traffic Helpline 1915 or contact the Traffic Headquarters.
The spokesperson said that ITP works strictly on merit and is committed to providing transparent and reliable services to the public.