Category: District

Rawalpindi: The Wah Saddar Police on Monday claimed to have arrested a proclaimed offender wanted in a rape case.

The police had registered the case against the accused Zainul Abidin in 2023 and he had been absconding since then, a Rawalpindi Police spokesman said.

Abbottabad: Much awaited rain in the plains and snowfall in the upper regions of Hazara division have caused a sharp increase in cold across the region. The Kaghan Valley and Galyat have been blanketed in heavy snow, transforming the landscape into a picturesque winter wonderland.

In the Kaghan Valley, tourist hotspots including Shogran, Kaghan, Naran, and Battakundi have received significant snowfall. Shogran has recorded over 6 inches of snow, Kaghan Bazaar nearly 3 inches, and Naran approximately 1 foot. Similarly, Galyat has also experienced heavy snowfall, with snow-covered roads and icy conditions adding to the region's charm but also posing challenges for transportation.

Under the special directives of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur and Advisor for Tourism, Culture, and Archaeology Zahid Chun Zeb, as well as orders from Kaghan Development Authority's (KDA) Director General Shabbir Khan, snow-clearing operations have been intensified. KDA has deployed staff equipped with machinery at key points in the Kaghan Valley to clear roads, including Shogran Road, ensuring the smooth flow of vehicular traffic.

Similarly, in Galyat, the Galyat Development Authority (GDA) is actively working to ensure road accessibility and safety for residents and tourists. Key routes, including the Murree-Nathiagali Road, are being cleared of snow, while additional machinery and personnel are stationed to deal with any emergencies.

Extra staff and tourism police have been deployed at critical locations at Kawai, Shogran, Paras, Kaghan, and Galyat to assist tourists and locals. Authorities have also urged visitors to exercise caution while traveling, as icy conditions can make roads slippery.

With the snowfall enhancing the scenic beauty of both Kaghan Valley and Galyat, a surge in tourist activity is expected. However, travelers were advised to stay updated on weather conditions and road clearance to ensure a safe journey.

Rawalpindi: Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) while conducting 7 operations across the country managed to recover over 123 kg drugs worth over Rs 10 million and arrested three accused, said an ANF Headquarters spokesman here on Monday.

He informed that 320 grams opium was recovered from two parcels booked for Italy and Spain through a courier office in Karachi.

60 kg hashish hidden in machines sent from Peshawar through railway cargo was recovered in Natha Khan Bridge, Karachi.

10.8 kg opium and 22.8 kg hashish were recovered during a raid conducted on a house near Nankana Sahib in Lahore and an accused was arrested.

In an operation conducted in Gwadar, Balochistan, 28 kg hashish was recovered.

1.2 kg hashish was recovered from the possession of an accused rounded up on M-1 Motorway, Islamabad.

In 6th operation, 316 grams hashish was recovered from the possession of the accused netted on Adiala Road in Rawalpindi.

In 7th operation, 44 grams hashish was recovered from a parcel sent to Lahore from a private courier office in Quetta.

Cases have been registered against the arrested accused under the Narcotics Control Act and further investigations are under process.

Multan: The police arrested a notorious drug dealer and recovered over 10-kilogram hashish from his possession in an operation in Shujabad on Monday.

Accused Israr was one of the main link of the narcotics network in Multan district and his arrest

was a major success in fight against narcotics trafficking, CPO Multan Sadiq Dogar said in a statement.

Shujabad Sadar police led by SHO Abdur Rauf, and his team worked under the supervision of SP Sadar Shamsuddin and DSP Shujabad Mahar Waseem. The CPO said that the operation caused a dent in

the narcotics network and improved police image among people, a police spokesman said.

Abbottabad: Much awaited rain in the plains and snowfall in the upper regions of Hazara division have caused a sharp increase in cold across the region. The Kaghan Valley and Galyat have been blanketed in heavy snow, transforming the landscape into a picturesque winter wonderland.

In the Kaghan Valley, tourist hotspots including Shogran, Kaghan, Naran, and Battakundi have received significant snowfall. Shogran has recorded over 6 inches of snow, Kaghan Bazaar nearly 3 inches, and Naran approximately 1 foot. Similarly, Galyat has also experienced heavy snowfall, with snow-covered roads and icy conditions adding to the region's charm but also posing challenges for transportation.

Under the special directives of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur and Advisor for Tourism, Culture, and Archaeology Zahid Chun Zeb, as well as orders from Kaghan Development Authority's (KDA) Director General Shabbir Khan, snow-clearing operations have been intensified. KDA has deployed staff equipped with machinery at key points in the Kaghan Valley to clear roads, including Shogran Road, ensuring the smooth flow of vehicular traffic.

Similarly, in Galyat, the Galyat Development Authority (GDA) is actively working to ensure road accessibility and safety for residents and tourists. Key routes, including the Murree-Nathiagali Road, are being cleared of snow, while additional machinery and personnel are stationed to deal with any emergencies.

Extra staff and tourism police have been deployed at critical locations at Kawai, Shogran, Paras, Kaghan, and Galyat to assist tourists and locals. Authorities have also urged visitors to exercise caution while traveling, as icy conditions can make roads slippery.

With the snowfall enhancing the scenic beauty of both Kaghan Valley and Galyat, a surge in tourist activity is expected. However, travelers were advised to stay updated on weather conditions and road clearance to ensure a safe journey.

Peshawar: In ongoing anti-drug operation, Khyber Bara Police have seized 64 kilograms of hashish in two separate actions.

Under the leadership of District Police Officer (DPO) Rai Mazhar Iqbal, a crackdown on drug smugglers is underway.

In the first operation, a checkpoint was set up at Al-Haj area, where SHO Bara Hardam Gul, along with officer Noor Saeed Khan, stopped and searched a suspicious car.

Upon inspection, 52 kilograms of hashish were found hidden in secret compartments of the vehicle. The driver, identified as Muhammad Akbar, was arrested, and the car was taken into police custody.

In a second operation, Incharge Takia Hameed Khan pursued motorcyclists during a checkpoint and recovered 12 kilograms of hashish. The suspects fled the scene, and raids are being conducted to ensure their capture.

The arrested suspect is undergoing further interrogation, while authorities continue to intensify efforts to curb drug smuggling in the region.

Cases have been registered, and the police reaffirmed their commitment to eliminating drug trafficking under the ongoing campaign.