ISLAMABAD: A large-scale crackdown conducted on Thursday across Islamabad and several other cities targeting illegally residing Afghan nationals, with over 2,000 personnel deployed to take part in the crackdown.
The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD), intelligence agencies, Police and Pakistan Rangers carried out joint search-and-comb operations in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Attock, Jhelum and Chakwal, while security around mosques was also tightened.
In Islamabad’s Tarnol, Ittihad Colony, and surrounding areas, the operation involved 150 police officers, including 12 Lady Police, alongside CTD personnel, 15 Rangers, and intelligence staff.
Totally, 51 people were arrested, including 16 Afghan nationals.
Authorities stated 165 houses were searched, 26 vehicles and 48 motorcycles were checked, and 570 individuals were screened.
In Rawalpindi’s Dhok Kashmirian and adjoining areas within Sadiqabad Police Station limits, 50 houses, 15 vehicles, 10 motorcycles, and 120 individuals were checked.
11 individuals found without rental agreements were released after registration instructions and formal warnings.
In Chakwal, officials searched 47 houses and shops, checked documents of 98 individuals, and involved Lady Police officers in the operation.
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