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RAWALPINDI, Oct 30 (APP): Acting on the special directives of the Punjab Government, the Rawalpindi Police have intensified operations across the city against illegally residing Afghan nationals and other foreigners, registering 44 cases during the past 48 hours.
According to a police spokesman on Thursday, nine property owners were arrested for renting out their houses to the Afghan nationals residing in Pakistan without valid documents. A total of 110 Afghan citizens were taken into custody and shifted to a holding centre.
Cases were registered at police stations including City, Pirwadhai, Waris Khan, Banni, New Town, Sadiqabad, R.A. Bazaar, Race Course, Chaklala, Airport, Civil Lines, Morgah, Naseerabad, Dhamial, Saddar Beruni, Wah Cantt, Wah Saddar, Taxila, Mandra, Jatli, Gujar Khan, Kallar Syedan and Rawat.
The spokesman said strict implementation of the Punjab Government’s directives was being ensured, and legal action would be taken against violators.
He urged citizens not to rent, sell or lease their property, vehicles or other assets to foreigners staying in Pakistan without legal status, nor engage in any form of business or employment with them. He added that legally residing foreigners must ensure their registration with the police stations concerned.
The spokesman also appealed to residents to remain vigilant and inform the authorities about the presence of any illegally residing foreign nationals, assuring that informants’ identities would be kept confidential.
“Public awareness messages are also being disseminated through social media and mosque announcements,” the spokesman added.