ISLAMABAD, Oct 21 (APP):Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) Police have arrested 101 suspects, including five members of three criminal gangs, and recovered nine stolen motorcycles, 19 mobile phones, gold jewellery, cash and weapons during a 48-hour crackdown against criminal elements across the federal capital.
An ICT Police official told APP on Wednesday that the operations were carried out under the supervision of Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Islamabad Ali Waseem to curb criminal activities and protect citizens’ lives and property.
He said the arrested suspects included individuals allegedly involved in robberies, motorcycle theft, house burglaries and other criminal activities.
The official said police busted three criminal gangs and arrested five of their members during the operations.
He said nine stolen motorcycles, 19 valuable mobile phones, gold jewellery and cash were recovered from the arrested suspects.
Police also recovered weapons and ammunition allegedly used in criminal activities, he added.
The official said the recovered property would be processed in accordance with legal procedures for its return to the rightful owners.
DIG Ali said protecting the lives and property of citizens remained the top priority of Islamabad Police.
He said operations against criminals involved in robberies, theft and other offences would continue across the federal capital.
The DIG Ali directed police officers to intensify action against criminal gangs and ensure effective measures to prevent crime and maintain law and order.
Source: APP (Associated Press of Pakistan)
