17 Afghan nationals were taken into custody during a thorough search in Rawalpindi.

17 Afghan nationals were detained in Rawalpindi as law enforcement stepped up its efforts to apprehend undocumented immigrants.

17 Afghan nationals were arrested during a coordinated combing search operation by police and law enforcement authorities in multiple regions under the control of Sadiqabad Police Station.

Sources claim that throughout the operation, authorities examined suspicious people and checked their documentation. Those who didn’t comply with the law were taken into custody and sent to the police station.

The detained people were moved to a holding facility where more legal actions will take place after their personal information was recorded, according to police authorities.

According to the authorities, these operations would continue to maintain peace and order in the region and to deal with those who are illegally staying in Rawalpindi.