Abbottabad: Superintendent of Police (SP) Cantt Police Station, Malik Suleman on Tuesday said Abbottabad Police (DIG) have launched targeted operations against convicted criminals, drug traffickers, habitual offenders, gamblers and those involved in immoral activities to maintain law and order in the district.
Speaking to journalists, he said the campaign was being carried out on the directives of the Deputy Inspector General ( Hazara Division) and the District Police Officer (DPO) Abbottabad. He added that action was also being taken against illegal Afghan nationals and those providing them shelter.
Malik Suleman said the repatriation of Afghan nationals from Abbottabad was being carried out in accordance with the national policy. He said only visa holders, individuals protected by court stay orders, and Afghan nationals married to Pakistani women were exempt from repatriation.
He said currently Abbottabad has hosting 869 Afghan families comprising 10, 356 individuals, of whom around 6, 000 have already returned. He added that search and strike operations were continuing across the district, while strict action is also being taken against drug traffickers, gamblers and those facilitating motorcycle theft.
The SP said police were monitoring the activities of suspects released by courts and urged the public to cooperate with law enforcement by identifying criminal elements. He termed the media the fourth pillar of the state and appreciated its role in promoting responsible journalism and supporting efforts to curb crime in society.