ISLAMABAD: As general elections are being held on February 8, the capital police on Sunday conducted search and combing operations in different part of the city.

On the other hand, District Returning Officer (DRO) Irfan Nawaz Memon visited different polling stations in NA-47 and NA-48.

The DRO also viewed security and directed the officials concerned to further improve the arrangements.

According to a statement, the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) conducted a search and combing operation at Shahzad Town police station jurisdiction and others areas.

Following the directives of Islamabad Capital City Police Officer (ICCPO) Dr Alcbar Nasir Khan, search and combing operations were being conducted in different areas of the city to ensure safety and security of the citizens.

During the search and combing operations, 27 houses, 17 motorcycles and nine vehicles were checked while police teams shifted seven suspected persons, three motorcycles, drugs and illegal arms and ammunition to the police stations for verification.