—— Stolen property worth over Rs. 217.5 million recovered
By U.Zee
ISLAMABAD: Following the special directions of Inspector General of Police (IGP) Islamabad Captain (Retd.) Muhammad Sohail Chaudhry, Islamabad Police has intensified its crackdown on criminal elements across the federal capital. During the past two weeks, a total of 768 suspects were arrested in various operations, while stolen property worth more than Rs. 217.5 million was recovered.
A total of 84 members of 33 gangs involved in robbery, street crime, house burglary, and the theft of cars and motorcycles were arrested. Stolen vehicles, motorcycles, gold jewelry, mobile phones, and cash were recovered from the arrested suspects.
During operations against proclaimed offenders and criminals with previous records, more than 515 proclaimed offenders were arrested over the past two weeks. Furthermore, 98 suspects involved in illegal possession and display of weapons were arrested. Police recovered eight Kalashnikovs and rifles, 83 pistols of various calibers, and ammunition.
Islamabad Police also continued its effective operations against drug dealers, arresting 71 suspects over the past two weeks. The recoveries included more than 10 kilograms of hashish, over four kilograms of heroin, 13 kilograms of ice (crystal methamphetamine), and 874 bottles of liquor.
Additionally, more than 96 grand combing and search operations were conducted across various areas of Islamabad to prevent crime, maintain law and order, curb criminal activities, and protect the lives and property of citizens.
DIG Islamabad Ali Wasim stated that protecting the lives and property of citizens remains the foremost priority of Islamabad Police. He reaffirmed that indiscriminate action against criminal elements would continue and that all available resources would be utilized to maintain peace and order in the federal capital.
