The Islamabad district administration has carried out a late-night crackdown on illegal indoor sheesha cafés, sealing seven establishments, imposing heavy fines and arresting six people.

 

Deputy Commissioner Islamabad, Irfan Nawaz Memon, said indoor sheesha cafés are banned under Islamabad High Court orders and warned that strict action will continue against violators.

 

“No indoor sheesha café will be allowed to operate. Anyone found inside during raids, including customers, will face legal consequences,” DC Memon said.

 

He also shared details of the operation on X (formerly Twitter): “Islamabad district administration sealed seven cafés, imposed heavy fines, and arrested six people last night for running illegal indoor sheesha cafés. Indoor sheesha cafés are illegal, and action against them will continue.”

ضلعی انتظامیہ اسلام آباد کی جانب سے گزشتہ رات گئے غیر قانونی انڈور شیشہ کیفے چلانے والوں کے خلاف کاروائیوں میں مجموعی طور پر 7 کیفے سیل، بھاری جرمانہ عائد اور 6 افراد کو گرفتار کر لیا گیا، واضع رہے انڈور شیشہ کیفے غیر قانونی ہیں جن کے خلاف کاروائیاں جاری رہیں گی pic.twitter.com/i6iyHbx476

— DC Islamabad (@dcislamabad) September 29, 2025

 

The administration has directed assistant commissioners to ensure immediate enforcement in their areas and urged citizens to report illegal activity. Surprise inspections will continue across the city.