17 outlaws held

Islamabad: Islamabad Police have arrested 17 outlaws including seven drug pushers from various areas of the city and recovered narcotics, wine and weapons from them, the police spokesman said.

Inspector General of Police (IGP) Islamabad Muhammad Aamir Zulfiqar Khan had ordered crackdown against criminals specially drug pushers. Following these orders DIG (Operations) Waqar Ud din Syed has directed all zonal officers to accelerate their efforts to curb the crime in the whole city and no laxity would be tolerated in this regards.

According to details, Aabpara police arrested Ali Raza and recovered 120 gram hashish from him. Kohsar police arrested accused Usman Zulfiqar and recovered 60 gram hashish from him.

Bhara Kahu police arrested Adil Munir and recovered one bottle wine and 03 tins of beer from him.

Bani Gala police arrested four accused Israr Ahmed, Naveed Abbas, Muhammad Afrasiab and Asim and recovered 12 bottles wine and one 30 bore pistol along with ammunition from him.

CIA police arrested accused Ahmed Shahzad and recovered 450 gram hashish from him. Cases have been registered against these nabbed persons and further investigation is underway from them.

Further- more police also arrested nine proclaimed offender from various areas of the city.

DIG (Operations) Islamabad Waqar Uddin Syed has appreciated the performance and directed all police officials for high vigilance and monitoring against those involved in anti-social activities.

He said that Islamabad Police would also safeguard its youth from various evils like use of drugs and ensure brighter future of them.

He said that it is the collective responsibility of the every person of the society to remain alert against those involve d in criminal activities in their surroundings and inform police for action against them.