The district Police conducted a large-scale search and strike operation in the Gumbat Circle on Thursday, intensifying efforts to curb criminal activities and strengthen law and order across the district.
Police launch search operation, arrest suspect wanted in double murder case
KOHAT, Jul 09 (APP):The district Police conducted a large-scale search and strike operation in the Gumbat Circle on Thursday, intensifying efforts to curb criminal activities and strengthen law and order across the district.
The operation was launched on the directives of District Police Officer (DPO) Shehbaz Elahi and supervised by DSP Gumbat Sajjad Haider. Police teams, including personnel from Gumbat, Bilitang, Khushal Garh and Shadi Pur police stations, Elite Force, Quick Response Force (QRF), Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC) units and drone surveillance teams, participated in the operation.
Police carried out extensive search and combing activities in Chorlaki, Khulgai Khula, Ango Khula, Ziarat Sheikh Allah Dad, Zameer Gul Dam, Shadi Pur, Pista Sanda, Ziarat Fateh Gul Baba and surrounding mountainous areas. Drone technology was used to monitor difficult terrain, while security checks were conducted at various locations.
According to police, the operation was aimed at tracking down criminals, proclaimed offenders and anti-social elements, while enhancing public confidence and maintaining lasting peace in the area.
In a separate action, Kohat Police arrested a suspect wanted in a double murder case during a targeted operation carried out by City Police Station.
Police said SHO Saifullah Khan Khattak and his team, using technical surveillance and intelligence-based information, apprehended Muhammad Afzal alias Bilal, a resident of Mohammadzai, Kohat, who had been evading arrest following a double murder reported in the Regi Shino Khel area.
The suspect, wanted under multiple provisions of the law, has been shifted to the City Police Station, where further investigation is underway, police added.
