ISLAMABAD: The capital police have arrested 16 suspects and recovered illegal weapons from their possession.

Police said on Friday that the arrests were made in different parts of the capital and later separate cases were registered against the suspects at respective police stations.

A total of 98 cases have been registered so far during this campaign initiated by the capital police against illegal weapons this month and have recovered a large number of illegal weapons and ammunition from the arrested suspects.

DIG Islamabad Syed Ali Raza said that the aim of the campaign was to prevent crime in the city, rid the city of illegal weapons, and ensure the safety of citizens’ lives and property.

He further said that actions against criminal elements across the district will be intensified, and a comprehensive strategy will be adopted to address this issue.

No element will be allowed to disrupt public peace, use illegal weapons in the federal capital, or spread fear and panic among citizens. Citizens who possess licensed firearms are requested to register them with their respective police stations and cooperate with the Islamabad police in their ongoing campaign against illegal weapons.

The Islamabad police is utilising all available resources to ensure the safety and security of citizens’ lives and property. Citizens are also urged to cooperate with the police and report any suspicious activities or items to the relevant police station or at emergency helpline ‘Pucar-15’.

Published in Dawn, January 25th, 2025