ISLAMABAD: At least 23 sus
pected persons including four Afghans have been taken into custody during a joint search operation by Ranger
s and security agencies at Bhara Kahu area of Federal Capital.
On a tip-off, the Rangers accompanied by Police and intelligence agencies conducted a joint search operation in Korang area of Isl
amabad on Saturday and rounded up 23 sus
pected persons. Three arrested Afghans were having Afghan National Identi
ty Cards, while one was not having any card. Six among the detainees were not having Pakistani Cards.
The personnel also recovered 14 pistols of 30 bore pistol
s and 26 cartridges of bullets, while only two were licensed pistols. Sou
rces said that the detainees have been shifted to relevant police station for further investigation.