CIA busts dacoits’ gang, recovers loot

ISLAMABAD: Crime Investigation Agency (CIA) of Islamabad Capital police apprehended two members of a dacoit’ gang involved in numerous robberies and recovered looted cash and valuables.
DIG Operations Sohail Zafar Chatha had categorically ordered all zonal officers to curb the crime in their respective areas and arrest those involved in looting innocent people. Following these directives, a CIA police team used latest technology and human resources and arrested two members of a notorious shani dacoit gang who were involved in robbing peoples outside the banks. Police team also recovered 60 Tola gold worth Rs8.4 million, 3 lakh cash, one motorbike and two 30 bore pistols with ammunition from their possession.
The accused were identified as Tahir ul Islam and Nazakat Hussain. Cases against nominated accused have been registered and further investigation is underway.
DIG Operations Sohail Zafar Chatha said that the safety of the lives and property of the citizens is our prime responsibility and no laxity will be tolerated in this regard. “The officers with good performance will be rewarded while the officers showing laxity towards their official duties will be dealt with iron hands”, he maintained.