Police in Rawalpindi’s Westridge area have apprehended an Indian national during a targeted crackdown on illegal foreigners and Afghan nationals.

The arrest occurred at Choor Chowk while Sub-Inspector Rajab Ali was on patrol duty to monitor the movement of individuals without valid documentation.

According to the FIR [First Information Report] registered by the Sub-Inspector, the police party spotted a man walking up from Misrial Road.

The police official stated that the individual attempted to evade the patrol upon noticing their presence. Police intercepted the man and initiated an investigation on the spot.

During questioning, the individual identified himself as Dilbar, a resident of India.

Police officials confirmed that the Indian national could not provide a valid visa or any legal documentation justifying his entry into Pakistan or his stay in the country.

A body search was conducted following the apprehension. Authorities recovered two ballpoint pens, four plain sheets of paper, and Rs1,750 in cash from his possession.

A case has been registered against the suspect under relevant sections of the law.