Crime Reporter
ISLAMABAD:Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) Police arrested five suspects and recovered a large quantity of illegal weapons and ammunition during a targeted crackdown carried out by Shalimar Police Station under the ongoing “Arms-Free Islamabad” campaign.A police spokesperson told dateline on Friday that the arrested suspects were found in possession of four guns of various bores, a pistol, and a sizeable quantity of ammunition. All weapons have been seized and cases have been registered under relevant sections of law.The spokesperson said the operation was part of ICT Police’s continuous efforts to eliminate the possession, sale, and public display of illegal arms in the federal capital.He quoted DIG Muhammad Jawad Tariq as saying that the police had adopted a zero-tolerance policy against illegal weapons and those involved in supplying arms or creating insecurity in the city.
He said that, on the directions of Inspector General of Police Islamabad, operations under the “Arms-Free Islamabad” initiative are underway across all zones, with special focus on hotspot areas.The spokesperson urged the public to cooperate with police during checking and to immediately report any suspicious activity to the nearest police station or helpline.“ICT Police is fully committed to ensuring the safety of citizens and maintaining peace by keeping the capital free of illegal weapons,” he added.
