Islamabad Police announced a major operation targeting underage motorists and drivers without permits across the capital city, stating that any automobiles operated by permitless individuals will be seized and held until the owners secure proper documentation.
Captain (retd) Muhammad Sohail Chaudhry, the Inspector General of Police for Islamabad, revealed this measure during a gathering with members of the Islamabad High Court Journalists Association.
Traffic regulations banning underage and permitless driving will face rigorous enforcement, according to the top officer, who added that seized cars will remain at local police stations until drivers acquire legitimate permits.
Underage motorists will avoid criminal charges, though law enforcement will still confiscate their vehicles. These cars will only be handed back after the parents visit the station to file a written guarantee.
To reduce street crime, the police chief reported that officer patrols are expanding, supported by upgraded vehicles designed to boost daily operations.
Authorities are also prioritizing the Safe City Project by using monitoring cameras to stop and examine illegal acts.
Discussing operational changes, Chaudhry mentioned the elimination of over half the security posts outside the Red Zone, shifting the force toward mobile patrols instead of stationary barriers.
Obstacles and shipping containers left the city streets, allowing regular routines to return throughout the capital despite initial obstacles following his new assignment.
Visitors in the press group featured Association President Malik Asad, General Secretary Asif Naveed, past presidents Awais Yousafzai, Rizwan Qazi, Hussain Ahmed and Fayyaz Mahmood, former secretary Ehtesham Kayani, former finance secretary Malik Najeeb, and member Muhammad Faizan.
