ISLAMABAD: Secretariat police team has arrested a suspect impersonating an official of an intelligence agency and recovered a wireless set, uniform and an MP5 rifle magazine from him, a police public relations officer said.

He said the police have intensified crackdown against criminal elements to eliminate crime from the city.

A case was also registered against the suspect and further investigation is underway.

Meanwhile, Islamabad Police Special Sexual Offence Investigation Unit (SSOIU) and Noon police station teams have apprehended an absconder wanted in a rape case, a police public relations officer said.

He said a citizen submitted an application with Noon police station, stating that the accused had sexually assaulted her.

Upon receiving the application, the police registered an FIR and formed a team to arrested the accused.

The unit and Noon police teams utilised scientific and human resources that helped in apprehending the wanted absconder.

Citizens have been urged by the police to remain vigilant and promptly report any suspicious individual or activity on the emergency helpline ‘Pucar-15’ or via the‘ICT-15’ app.

Published in Dawn, May 6th, 2024