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Khabor Wala Desk
Published: 5th August 2025, 3:57 PM
In a countrywide special operation conducted by law enforcement within the past 24 hours, a total of 1,552 individuals have been arrested, according to an official statement issued by the Police Headquarters on Tuesday, 5 August.
The operation targeted individuals involved in various criminal activities, including those with outstanding arrest warrants.
Arrest Breakdown
The following table summarises the arrests made during the 24-hour operation:
| Category of Arrests | Number of Individuals |
| Arrests Based on Warrants | 979 |
| Arrests in Other Incidents | 573 |
| Total Arrests | 1,552 |
Seized Weapons and Items
In addition to the arrests, the police also seized a variety of illegal weapons and sharp objects during the special operation. These include:
| Item Seized | Quantity |
| Locally-manufactured double-barrel shotgun | 1 |
| Locally-made single-barrel shotguns | 2 |
| Cartridges (Ammunition) | 5 rounds |
| Large machetes (“kirich”) | 2 |
| Traditional long knives (“ramda”) | 3 |
| Standard knives | 2 |
Official Statement
The press release, dispatched by the Police Headquarters to the media, stated:
“Within the last 24 hours, through special police operations across the country, a total of 1,552 accused persons have been arrested. This includes 979 individuals with active arrest warrants and 573 others apprehended in connection with separate incidents.”
The sweeping operation underscores the police force’s ongoing efforts to improve national security, reduce crime rates, and bring offenders to justice.
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