Police Arrest Five Outlaws in Arms Crackdown, Inspect Public Safety Facilities

KOHAT, Jul 14 (APP): The police arrested five suspects and seized illegal weapons during a crackdown in the district, the police said on Tuesday. The operation was carried out by the MRS Police Station on the instructions of District Police Officer (DPO) Shahbaz Elahi as part of an ongoing campaign against criminal elements and illegal arms holders. Station House Officer Abdul Rauf Bangash said police intercepted several suspicious individuals during patrols along Shekhan Road. A search led to the recovery of one Kalashnikov rifle with magazines and 60 rounds of ammunition, one .223-bore rifle with a magazine and 20 rounds, and three 30-bore pistols with magazines and 16 rounds of ammunition. All five suspects were arrested at the scene, and criminal cases were registered against them, the police said. Separately, Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Rana Tahir Mehmood inspected several police facilities across the district to review development work, security arrangements, cleanliness, discipline and public services. The ASP visited the Police Facilitation Center, where he directed contractors to complete renovation work on schedule and maintain quality standards to improve services for the public. He also inspected Cantt Police Station, instructing officials to ensure proper record-keeping, maintain cleanliness and discipline, and safeguard government property. During a visit to a traffic check post, Mehmood emphasized strengthening security, improving discipline, and ensuring courteous treatment of the public while prioritizing traffic management and citizen convenience. The inspection concluded at the Police Club, where ongoing renovation work and security measures were reviewed. The police said the inspections were part of the DPO’s initiative to improve policing standards, public facilities and community confidence in law enforcement.