Security has been lifted to high-alert in the federal capital on Friday after 60 suspects were detained in search operations in Sohala , Tarnol and weapons were seized.
Snap-checking at entry and exit points of the city has been tightened while officials have been instructed to patrol in their respective areas. Security of media houses, markets, key installations, education institutes and business points has been consolidated.
Earlier today in the morning hours, security personnel conducted search operations in Pathan Colony of Sohala area and a market in the locality.
At least sixty persons were detained in the operation as they failed to produce any evidence of their identity.
All the persons lacking identity cards and required documents were shifted to a local police station for interrogation.
Senior Superintendent of Police, Sajid Kiyani commented that search operations launched every now and then aimed at making the capital secure.
Meanwhile, ten suspects were held in another search operation in Tarnol area. Personnel seized unregistered weapons and bullets from their possession.
