ISLAMABAD, Dec 29 : Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) Police’s Kohsar Police team have busted an illegal massage centre operating in Islamabad’s upscale F-7 sector, detaining 10 women and six men during a raid and registering a case under relevant sections of the law.

An official told APP on Monday that the crackdown was carried out soon after Malik Asif assumed charge as Station House Officer (SHO) Kohsar, marking his first major action against unlawful activities in the area.

He said the police raided a massage centre located on the second floor of Plaza No. 13 near a restaurant in Jinnah Super Market, F-7, following repeated public complaints and confirmed intelligence about immoral activities being conducted under the guise of a salon.

During the raid, police found men and women inside the premises in objectionable conditions. They were given time to dress before being taken into custody. The detained individuals included 10 women and six men, whose particulars were recorded for legal proceedings.

The official said a case (FIR No. 1227/25) was registered at Kohsar Police Station under Section 294 PPC, on the report of ASI Muhammad Nadir Khan, while evidence recovered from the premises — including items used in the illegal activity — was seized and sealed.

He added that preliminary investigation suggested the possible involvement of a wider network, prompting coordination with other police stations to verify whether similar illegal centres were operating elsewhere in the city.

Residents and social circles welcomed the decisive action, expressing confidence in the new SHO’s resolve to curb illegal activities and uphold the rule of law in the federal capital.

Police officials reiterated that Islamabad Police will not tolerate illegal or immoral activities, and indiscriminate action will continue against all such elements to ensure public safety and social order.