CIA busts snatchers’ gang, recovers loot

By U.Zee

ISLAMABAD: Crime Investigation Agency (CIA) of Islamabad police has busted a notorious gang involved in numerous incidents of snatching in different areas of the city.
Following the orders of IGP Islamabad Muhammad Ahsan Younas massive crackdown against criminals is continued in the city.
According to details, a CIA police team consisting of ASI Muhammad Ishaq and other officials has arrested three accused of a notorious gang identified as Ata Ullah, Shehzad alias shehzada and Khudadad alias cooler. Police team also recovered looted cash, motorbike and weapons with ammunition from their possession. During the preliminary investigation the accused have confessed their involvement in numerous incidents of robbery and snatching in different areas of the city. Numerous cases have been registered against them in Sabzi Mandi and Shams colony police stations. Further investigation is underway.
IGP Islamabad Muhammad Ahsan Younas has appreciated the performance of the police team and further directed to intensify the security in the city. No laxity would be tolerated in the safety and security of the citizens, he maintained.