Islamabad Police arrested 17 suspects during search operation in various areas of the city, a police spokesman said. He said IGP Islamabad Tahir Alam Khan directed all Sub-Divisional Police Officers (SDPOs) and SHOs to enhance patrolling as well as checking in various areas of the city and conduct search operation at slum areas, Afghan habitats, under construction buildings, workshops, bus stands and inns.
Following his directions, SDPO performing in Islamabad headed this search operation. SHOs of police station Banigala along with police team conducted search in the area of Lakhwal, Banigala and under construction buildings as well as plazas there. This team succeeded to nab 17 suspects who are being investigated further. SSP Islamabad said the purpose of the search operation and high vigilance was to ensure foolproof security in the city and he further directed all SHOs to continue it. He has also appealed the citizens to remain vigilant and inform police in case of any suspicious activity around them.-PR