ISLAMABAD: Islamabad Bhara Kau police on Tuesday conducted search operation in its respective jurisdiction and recovered huge cache of weapons from suspects, a police spokesman said.

Following National Action Plan, officers / officials of Islamabad Police, Pak Rangers and other security agencies conducted search operation in various areas of Bhara Kau police station including Pind Begwal, Mira Begwal, Seri Chowk and others. Under supervision of SP (City) Zubair Ahmed Sheikh, DSP Safeer Bhatti and SHO Bhara Kau Inspector Mehboob Ahmed joined this search operation while police commandos, lady commandos and staff of Bomb Disposal squad also participated in it.

They checked 240 houses, 400 persons and nabbed eight suspects including five Afghan nationals besides recovery of weapons from them. Further investigation is underway from them.SSP Islamabad Sajid Kiani has said the purpose of this search operation and high vigilance is to ensure foolproof security in the city and he further directed all SHOs to continue it.—PR