Crackdown against drug selling in capital continues.

ISLAMABAD -- Islamabad police have arrested 12 culprits during the last 24 hours in its crackdown against criminal elements and recovered narcotics, liquor and weapons from them, a police spokesman said on Sunday.

Following directions of Inspector General of Police (IGP) Muhammad Aamir Zulfqar Khan, Deputy Inspector General of Police (Operations) Waqar ud Din Syed issued directions to all zonal officers for renewed efforts against those involved in anti-social activities.

Owing these efforts, Bhara Kahu police arrested three accused namely Farhan, Noman Amjad and Muhammad Ahmed and recovered eight alcohol bottles and one 30-bore illicit pistol from their possession. Tarnol police arrested accused Ibrahim Khan and recovered one 30-bore pistol along with ammunition from him.

Shalimar police arrested Ghulam Qadir and recovered 30 litres alcohol and one 30-bore pistol along with ammunition from him. Homicide police arrested accused Mustafiez-ur-Rehman and recovered one 30-bore pistol from...