Bahria Town Islamabad: In a late-night enforcement operation, the Islamabad district administration launched a major crackdown against illegal indoor shisha cafes operating in the commercial hub of Bahria Town.
The operation was led by the Assistant Commissioner (AC) Rural, in collaboration with Lohi Bheer Police and lady police officers. Multiple establishments in Bahria Town Civic Center (Phase 4) were inspected and found to be operating in violation of public health regulations and the ban on indoor smoking.
Operation Highlights
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Location: Civic Center, Bahria Town Phase 4, Islamabad
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Time: Midnight operation following public complaints
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Led By: Assistant Commissioner (AC) Rural and Lohi Bheer Police
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Outcome: Illegal shisha cafes sealed, smoking equipment seized, and management personnel arrested.
Raid Details
According to official sources, enforcement teams raided several establishments during peak nighttime business hours. The cafes were allegedly providing indoor shisha services while operating as regular restaurants and cafés, despite repeated complaints from local residents regarding public health concerns.
During the operation, authorities took the following actions:
Immediate Sealing of Premises
All establishments found violating the Indoor Smoking Ordinance were sealed on the spot.
Confiscation of Illegal Equipment
Authorities seized a significant quantity of hookahs, shisha devices, banned tobacco flavors, charcoal, and other related smoking equipment, which were taken into police custody.
Legal Action
Cafe managers and individuals responsible for the illegal operations were taken into custody. Formal First Information Reports (FIRs) have been registered at Lohi Bheer Police Station under the relevant provisions of public health and tobacco control laws.
Administration Vows Continued Action
Speaking after the operation, the Assistant Commissioner (Rural) reaffirmed the district administration's commitment to enforcing public health laws.
"This is not a one-time operation. The crackdown against illegal indoor shisha cafes will continue across the area. Businesses found violating the law will face strict legal action, heavy financial penalties, and permanent closure."
Residents Welcome the Operation
Residents and members of the local business community welcomed the administration's timely action, stating that regular inspections are essential to maintaining a safe, healthy, and family-friendly environment in Bahria Town's commercial areas.
Bahria Town Islamabad: In a late-night enforcement operation, the Islamabad district administration launched a major crackdown against illegal indoor shisha cafes operating in the commercial hub of Bahria Town.
The operation was led by the Assistant Commissioner (AC) Rural, in collaboration with Lohi Bheer Police and lady police officers. Multiple establishments in Bahria Town Civic Center (Phase 4) were inspected and found to be operating in violation of public health regulations and the ban on indoor smoking.
Operation Highlights
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Location: Civic Center, Bahria Town Phase 4, Islamabad
-
Time: Midnight operation following public complaints
-
Led By: Assistant Commissioner (AC) Rural and Lohi Bheer Police
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Outcome: Illegal shisha cafes sealed, smoking equipment seized, and management personnel arrested.
Raid Details
According to official sources, enforcement teams raided several establishments during peak nighttime business hours. The cafes were allegedly providing indoor shisha services while operating as regular restaurants and cafés, despite repeated complaints from local residents regarding public health concerns.
During the operation, authorities took the following actions:
Immediate Sealing of Premises
All establishments found violating the Indoor Smoking Ordinance were sealed on the spot.
Confiscation of Illegal Equipment
Authorities seized a significant quantity of hookahs, shisha devices, banned tobacco flavors, charcoal, and other related smoking equipment, which were taken into police custody.
Legal Action
Cafe managers and individuals responsible for the illegal operations were taken into custody. Formal First Information Reports (FIRs) have been registered at Lohi Bheer Police Station under the relevant provisions of public health and tobacco control laws.
Administration Vows Continued Action
Speaking after the operation, the Assistant Commissioner (Rural) reaffirmed the district administration's commitment to enforcing public health laws.
"This is not a one-time operation. The crackdown against illegal indoor shisha cafes will continue across the area. Businesses found violating the law will face strict legal action, heavy financial penalties, and permanent closure."
Residents Welcome the Operation
Residents and members of the local business community welcomed the administration's timely action, stating that regular inspections are essential to maintaining a safe, healthy, and family-friendly environment in Bahria Town's commercial areas.
