ISLAMABAD: Crime Investigation Agency of Islamabad Capital Police have arrested two members of a pickpocket gang and recovered cash, gold ornament, mobile phone and valuables from their possession, a police public relations officer said.
He said that DIG Operations Sohail Zafar Chatha had ordered all zonal officers to curb the crime in their respective areas and arrest those involved in criminal activities and looting innocent people.
Following these directions, SSP (Investigation) constituted a special police team under the supervision of SP CIA. Police team utilized all available resources and used the latest technology and human resources and arrested two members of a pickpocket gang.
The accused were identified as Muhammad Shahbaz and Muhammad Faisal.
The Police team also recovered stolen cash, mobile phone, gold ornament Rs 8,83,000 cash,
valuables from their possession. During the preliminary investigation, the accused confessed to being involved in various pickpocketing incidents in public places.
Cases were already registered against the nabbed accused in Margalla police stations. Further investigation is underway.
DIG Operations Sohail Zafar Chatha has appreciated the performance of the police team and said that Islamabad police are making all out efforts for the safety and security of citizens. He has also requested the citizens to inform police in case of any suspicious activity.
