Federal Capital Security Tightened as Islamabad Police Continue Zero-Tolerance Drive

ISLAMABAD: (Mudassar Iqbal/ News Desk) – Islamabad Police have intensified anti-crime operations, strengthened security arrangements, improved public facilitation measures, and initiated welfare-focused departmental reforms under the special directions of Inspector General of Police (IGP) Islamabad Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi.

According to details shared by the Public Relations Branch of Islamabad Police on Saturday, a total of 506 accused were arrested during the first ten days of May 2026 in various operations conducted across the federal capital.

DIG Islamabad Muhammad Jawad Tariq stated that Islamabad Police continued vigorous action against criminal elements, habitual proclaimed offenders, illegal weapon holders, and drug traffickers to ensure protection of citizens’ lives and property.

During the operations, police arrested 125 accused involved in illegal weapon possession and display of weapons, while 113 accused linked to drug trafficking were also apprehended.

Police recovered over 20 kilograms of hashish, more than 13 kilograms of heroin, 14 kilograms of ice (crystal meth), and 674 bottles of liquor from the possession of the arrested accused. Authorities also recovered 105 pistols, nine rifles/guns, seven Kalashnikovs, 11 daggers, and a large quantity of ammunition.

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The DIG Islamabad further stated that 268 habitual proclaimed offenders involved in various criminal activities were also arrested, while 107 grand combing and search operations were conducted in different areas of Islamabad.

During these operations, police checked suspicious individuals, tenants, hotels, hostels, and other locations to prevent criminal activity and maintain law and order.

Meanwhile, IGP Islamabad Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi chaired an important meeting with DIG Security Rana Umar Farooq at the Central Police Office to review the overall security situation in the federal capital, especially in the Red Zone and other sensitive areas.

The meeting reviewed security arrangements for important government installations, diplomatic enclaves, monitoring of entry and exit points, and deployment strategies during the movement of national and international dignitaries.

DIG Security Rana Umar Farooq informed the meeting that Islamabad Police remain fully prepared to maintain peace and effectively respond to emergencies through Safe City surveillance cameras, enhanced patrolling, and snap checking.

The IGP directed officers to further strengthen vigilance in the Red Zone, improve professional training and discipline of personnel, and ensure foolproof security at sensitive locations and public places.

Separately, Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) Islamabad Muhammad Sarfraz Virk visited various checkpoints across the city and reviewed duty affairs, public facilitation measures, cleanliness, beautification, and infrastructure improvement work.

The CTO instructed officers to adopt courteous behavior and professionalism while dealing with citizens in order to strengthen public trust in police.

In another development, DIG Islamabad Muhammad Jawad Tariq held an orderly room meeting to address departmental and personal grievances of police officers from the Operations division.

During the session, officers presented their official and personal issues, upon which the DIG directed senior officers to prioritize pending matters and conduct fresh inquiries into serious cases where required.

The DIG stated that Islamabad Police are taking multiple initiatives for the welfare of officials, including housing facilities, improved medical services, and better educational standards for police families.

Islamabad Police reiterated that a zero-tolerance policy against criminal elements, drug dealers, and lawbreakers will continue across the federal capital and no one will be allowed to disturb the peace and security of citizens.