ISLAMABAD (April 13, 2026) — A targeted police search operation in the Sarai Kharboza area of Islamabad turned violent on Monday, leaving four officers injured and leading to the arrest of 23 individuals on terrorism charges. The incident occurred as security forces intensify sweeps across the capital amid the high-profile diplomatic summit.
At a Glance: The Sarai Kharboza Confrontation
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The Incident: Residents resisted a search operation targeting Afghan nationals, leading to a physical standoff with law enforcement.
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The Violence: According to the FIR, a police official was briefly abducted and held in a house that was subsequently set on fire.
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Casualties & Arrests: Four officers were injured; 23 suspects are in custody under the Anti-Terrorism Act (Section 7).
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Counter-Terrorism Response: The CTD has launched a wider manhunt for additional suspects who fled the scene with a snatched submachine gun.
Escalation and Arson
The formal complaint filed at the Golra Police Station details a harrowing encounter. Assistant Sub-Inspector Saqib Mehmood reported that a group, allegedly led by a suspect named Mubeen, attacked the police party with the “intent to kill.” During the chaos, an officer’s weapon was snatched, and fire was opened on the police team. The abduction of an official and the arson of a residential structure marked a severe escalation in the ongoing security crackdown.
Personnel Loss on Duty
In an unrelated but somber development, the Islamabad Police also confirmed the death of Sub-Inspector Mukhtar Ahmed. The officer was on a sensitive assignment at the Serena Hotel—a primary venue for the ongoing U.S.-Iran negotiations—when he suffered a fatal cardiac arrest.
Heightened Vigilance
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With 16,000 security personnel already guarding the Red Zone, these incidents highlight the immense pressure on the capital’s law enforcement. The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) has signaled that search and sweep operations will continue throughout the week to ensure the “Islamabad Venue” remains secure, despite the localized friction in suburban sectors.
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