Rawalpindi: Police in its crackdowns against one-wheelers have arrested seven youngsters who were found indulged in one-wheeling, rash and dangerous driving.
Police netted accused Muhammad Waqar, Zain Bin Nazir, Adeel, Yousaf Khan, Sikandar, Waqas and Farrukh Ali.
According to Rawalpindi Police, special operation on the directive of City Police Officer (CPO) Rawalpindi, Israr Ahmed Khan Abbasi was launched on Thursday night (Chand Raat) under supervision of Deputy Superintendent Police (DSPs) and SHOs at Jhelum Road near Ayub Park, Murree Road, Saddar and other areas.
Youngsters found indulged in one-wheeling, rash and negligent driving were netted and sent behind the bars. Motorcycles of the one-wheelers were also impounded.
Strict orders were issued to the police officers that action in accordance with the law should be taken against one-wheelers and no one should be spared. The motorcycles, especially prepared for one-wheeling, should be impounded.
Several arrangements were made to curb the activity particularly at Airport Road, Peshawar Road, Jhelum Road, Ayub Park and other areas aimed at protecting the youngsters as one-wheeling is a cause of deaths and severe injuries for the riders.
According to reports, 300 one-wheelers sustained injuries in twin cities, Rawalpindi and Islamabad during Eid holidays while three lost their lives.