KOHAT, Oct 26 (APP):Kohat Police arrested two suspects, including a proclaimed offender wanted in a murder case, and recovered illegal weapons during separate operations as part of ongoing efforts against criminal elements, police said on Monday.
The crackdown was launched on the directives of DPO Kohat, SSP Rai Mazhar Iqbal, to ensure law and order and protect the lives and property of citizens.
In one operation, Bily Tang Police’s team, arrested proclaimed offender Zubair, a resident of Naryan, Hangu, who was wanted in a murder case.
Police recovered a 30-bore pistol, four magazines and 30 cartridges from his possession.
During the same operation, police also arrested Liaqat, a resident of Bhora Garh, in a case registered under the Arms Act. A Kalashnikov rifle, a charger and 10 cartridges were recovered from him.
Police said legal proceedings against both suspects were underway.
Meanwhile, City Police conducted a search-and-strike operation and recovered five 12-bore shotguns, three 30-bore pistols and 120 cartridges of various calibres.
Police officials said further legal action had been initiated regarding the recovered weapons.
Speaking on the occasion, SSP Rai Mazhar Iqbal reiterated that operations against criminal elements would continue to maintain peace and security in the district. He warned that strict action would be taken against those possessing or displaying illegal weapons.
Separately, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police received a fleet of modern ambulances and Armoured Personnel Carriers (APCs) to strengthen operational capabilities and enhance the safety of personnel engaged in counter-terrorism duties.
At a ceremony held at the Central Police Office in Peshawar, Inspector General of Police Zulfiqar Hameed handed over the keys of fully equipped ambulances and APCs to regional and district police officers.
Senior police officials, including additional inspectors general and deputy inspectors general, attended the event.
The provincial police force received 10 advanced ambulances equipped with emergency medical facilities, six Zarrar Haider APCs and two Dragon-class APCs.
The vehicles were distributed among police units in Peshawar, Charsadda, Lower Dir, Upper Dir, Kohat, Karak, Bannu, Dera Ismail Khan, Tank, Abbottabad and Shangla.
Speaking at the ceremony, IGP Zulfiqar Hameed said the APCs would provide enhanced protection and secure mobility to police personnel during operations and emergency situations, while the ambulances would help ensure timely medical assistance and transportation of injured personnel to hospitals.
He added that all available resources were being utilized to equip the force with modern facilities and improve its operational preparedness in the prevailing security situation.
Source: APP (Associated Press of Pakistan)
