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Capital police seizes 130kg explosives, arrests four
* DIG orders operation against one-wheeling * SHOs warned of strict action if stunt riding continues in their areas
ISLAMABAD: The capital police on Monday seized 130 kilograms of explosive material, which was concealed in seven cartons and being transported from Peshawar to Rawalpindi and Islamabad for subversive activities.
During a special checking drive, Sabzi Mandi police arrested four accused, including a woman who were on board a Toyota Hiace van, near Toll Plaza on IJP Road and recovered the explosive material from their possession.
DIG (Operations) Bani Ameen and SSP Tahir Alam Khan had issued special directives to the Islamabad police to ensure thorough checking of all the suspected vehicles entering the capital.
The police registered a case and took two-day physical remand of the accused after producing them in the court. The DIG and SSP acknowledging the good performance of the police team announced cash prizes and appreciation certificates for the team members.
Meanwhile, DIG (Operations) Bani Ameen on Monday directed district and Islamabad traffic police to launch a joint operation against one-wheeling and arrest those involved in such activities. SHOs, traffic beat-in charges will face disciplinary action in case of one-wheeling found happening in their areas.
The DIG taking strict notice of these activates, have warned SHOs and traffic beat in charges of strict disciplinary action in case such road stunts where reported in their areas. He also directed crackdown against those who prepare motorbikes for such activities.
IGP Islamabad Syed Kaleem Imam has also appealed to parents to abstain their children for getting involved in such life threatening games, which also put other peoples’ life at risk.
Daily Times - Leading News Resource of Pakistan
Woman carrying explosives into Islamabad arrested
ISLAMABAD: Islamabad police seized 130 kilograms of explosive material at IJ Principal Road on Sunday night.
Express 24/7 correspondernt Sohail Chaudhry reported that the explosives were being carried into Islamabad from Peshawar on a Toyota HiAce vehicle bearing the number plate C-1784.
Islamabad police have arrested a woman named Amtri Bibi, who was allegedly carrying the explosives into the capital. She has been shifted to the women’s police station for questioning.
A case has also been registered in Islamabad under section 5/6 Explosives Act.
Security in the capital has been increased after a terrorist attack in Pakpattan at the Baba Farid shrine in October this year.
Woman carrying explosives into Islamabad arrested – The Express Tribune