ISLAMABAD: Police have arrested two suspects red-handed for their alleged involvement in minting money through extortion in the capital.

According to the police, the suspects were allegedly harassing people, including plot owners in Ghouri Town, and unlawfully collecting money from them in the name of security charges.

A case has been registered against them at Koral Police Station, and further investigation is underway.

Earlier, SP Swan Zone Mohammad Khurram Ashraf received a number of complaints regarding extortion and harassment in the area. In response, a team was constituted, which mounted vigilance in the area to trace the suspects involved in the activity.

The police team, using professional tactics and effective surveillance, traced the suspects and arrested them red-handed while they were allegedly collecting extortion money.

SP Swan Zone Mohammad Khurram Ashraf said that elements involved in illegally extorting money by harassing citizens would receive no leniency.

Strict and indiscriminate legal action will be taken against such elements, while every possible measure will be taken to ensure the protection of citizens. He further stated efforts are also underway to identify and arrest other individuals allegedly involved in extortion activities.

Meanwhile, over 443 individuals were checked during citywide search operations in the capital on Thursday.

The search and combing operations were conducted in various areas of the capital to curb crime and crack down on criminal elements.

During these search operations, a total of 443 individuals, 213 households, 66 shops, 25 hotels, 248 motorcycles and 93 vehicles were thoroughly checked. Additionally, 16 suspicious individuals and 23 motorcycles were also shifted to the police station for further verification.

Published in Dawn, August 28th, 2026