ISLAMABAD, Aug 23 (APP):Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) Police carried out 145 grand combing and search operations across the federal capital during August, screening 9,317 people and 3,993 households as part of intensified efforts against criminal elements and to strengthen public safety. An official told APP on Sunday that the operations were conducted in different areas of Islamabad on the directions of the IGP Islamabad. During the operations, police checked 274 …
ICT Police sweep Capital in 145 grand search operations, screen over 9,300 people in August
ISLAMABAD, Aug 23 (APP):Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) Police carried out 145 grand combing and search operations across the federal capital during August, screening 9,317 people and 3,993 households as part of intensified efforts against criminal elements and to strengthen public safety.
An official told APP on Sunday that the operations were conducted in different areas of Islamabad on the directions of the IGP Islamabad.
During the operations, police checked 274 hotels, 1,027 shops, 4,908 motorcycles and 1,720 vehicles.
The official said 251 suspicious individuals, 453 motorcycles and five vehicles were shifted to the respective police stations for further verification and scrutiny.
Police also arrested four suspects for allegedly possessing drugs and illegal weapons during the operations.
The recoveries included ice, a dagger, three pistols and ammunition.
The official said the grand combing and search operations were part of ICT Police’s continued efforts to identify criminal elements, strengthen security and protect the lives and property of citizens.
He said such operations would continue across the federal capital to maintain law and order and provide citizens with a safe and secure environment.
