ISLAMABAD, May 31 (APP):Three individuals were
arrested on Friday on suspicion of starting a fire in the Margalla Hills.
According to a private news channel, the
arrests were made as part of an ongoing operation to contain and extinguish the blaze in Margalla Hills.
Deputy Commissioner Islamabad, Irfan Nawaz Memon, was on-site to review the fire extinguishing efforts, which involve firefighters and helicopters working tirelessly to control the spread of the fire.
“Precautions have been taken to keep the fire confined and prevent it from reaching residential areas,” DC said.
The DC said that the
arrested suspects are currently being interrogated to determine
their involvement.
Additionally, cases have been registered against 15 individuals suspected of starting a fire two days ago. “More
arrests are expected in the coming days as we continue our investigation,” Memon said.
He urg
ed citizens to help identify those responsible for the fires.
