RAWALPINDI: Police claimed to have arrested 125 people in 85 cases of violations, including firing into the air, wheeling and displaying fireworks, on the new year night.

A police spokesman said of the 85 cases, 37 were registered with the Rawal Division police where 71 people were detained. Moreover, 38 cases were registered with the Potohar Division police with the arrest of 37 people.

He said the Saddar Division police registered 10 cases and arrested 17 people.

The district police had taken tight security measures with heavy deployment to prevent wheeling, aerial firing and fireworks. During a crackdown, the police also recovered three Kalashnikovs, 18 pistols, 131 rounds along with liquor and drugs.

Meanwhile, City Police Officer (CPO) Sajid Kayani on Sunday visited Murree to review the traffic arrangements.

The spokesman said the CPO reviewed the traffic situation at Lower Topa, Jhika Gali and GPO Chowk.

Chief Traffic Officer Taimoor Khan, SP Saddar Tariq Mehboob and the ASP Murree were present on the occasion.

The CPO said all possible facilities would be provided to tourists visiting Murree.

Published in Dawn, January 3rd, 2022