Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) Police late at-night rescued two citizens who lost their way in the forested area of Trail-5 in the Margalla Hills due to darkness.
An official told APP on Sunday that a distress call was received on the emergency helpline “Pukar-15” from a couple who reported that they were lost in the woods while hiking on Trail-5 and unable to find their way back. The area falls within the jurisdiction of the Secretariat Police Station.
He said upon receiving the call, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police Muhammad Jawad Tariq directed SP City to launch an immediate search and rescue operation. Acting swiftly, SP City mobilized teams including the SDPO Secretariat, SHO Secretariat Police Station, and the Margalla Patrol Unit.
He said that despite the challenging terrain and low visibility during nighttime, the police teams managed to trace the location of the couple and safely rescued them after a short, well-coordinated effort.
He said the couple had come to Islamabad for sightseeing and had ventured onto Trail-5 when they lost their way in the forest after sunset.
He said the rescued individuals expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Islamabad Capital Police for their timely response and professional conduct.
DIG Tariq appreciated the performance of the police teams involved in the operation and reiterated that ensuring the safety and security of citizens, even in high-risk conditions, remains the top priority of the Islamabad Capital Police.