ISLAMABAD: Police on Friday conducted search operations in the federal capital along with contingents of Pakistan Air Force and Pakistan Navy in the vicinity of Margalla hills.

They maintained high alert in the city to ensure foolproof security.

"Policemen were assigned the task of combing the nearby areas of Margalla Hills where search operations were conducted," a police spokesman said.

The heads of all police stations were also directed to maintain high vigilance in their respective areas where they screened houses, workshops, markets, under construction buildings and residential areas.

Following the directions of SSP Islamabad Muhammad Rizwan, policemen in the form of teams conducted search operations in the vicinity of Margalla Hills.

Search operations were was also conducted in slum areas, inns, hotels, restaurants and Afghan habitats.

These measures are being taken to ensure foolproof security and keep a vigilant eye on suspicious elements.

The police spokesman maintained the search operation would continue in the coming days.