Ababil Squad Arrests Seven Suspects, Seizes Weapons

KOHAT, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 21st Aug, 2026) Kohat police have intensified operations against criminal elements under the special directives of District Police Officer (DPO) SSP Rai Mazhar Iqbal. In a series of actions carried out at different locations, the Ababil Squad arrested seven suspects and recovered a cache of arms and ammunition. According to police sources, those apprehended include Gul Razik, resident of Shahpur; Samiullah, resident of Nasirabad; Shah Mahmood, resident of Tappi; Maseeh, resident of Mir Ahmad Khail; Shah Faisal, resident of Shahpur; Nasir Khan, resident of Tappi; and Abdul Basit, resident of Somari. During the operations, police recovered seven pistols, 141 rounds of various calibers, and 13 chargers from the possession of the suspects. All detainees, along with the seized arms and ammunition, were handed over to the respective police stations for further legal proceedings. The operations were conducted under the supervision and leadership of Ababil Squad In-charge Habib-ur-Rehman Qureshi. Police officials reiterated that the crackdown against criminal elements would continue without discrimination to ensure the safety and security of citizens. APP/azq/378