Two car lifters caught, stolen parts recovered

By U.Zee

ISLAMABAD: Anti Vehicle Lifting Unit (AVLU) of Islamabad Capital Police has arrested two wanted members of a car lifter gang and recovered stolen vehicles spare parts from their possession.
Following the special directions of Islamabad Capital City Police Officer (ICCPO) Dr. Akbar Nasir Khan, the Islamabad Capital Police has intensified crackdown against the criminal elements in order to eliminate the crime from the city. Following these directions, special tasks were assigned to SSP Investigation and teams were constituted under the supervision of Incharge AVLU to ensure effective action against those involved in car theft activities.
The police teams used technical and human resources and succeeded in apprehending two wanted members of the car lifter gang and recovered stolen vehicle spare parts from their possession. The accused were identified as Muhammad Iqbal and Riasat. During the preliminary investigation, the accused confessed to being involved in numerous car lifting incidents in various areas of Islamabad, Rawalpindi and other districts.
While arrest of other accomplices of the accused is underway. Numerous cases were already registered against the nabbed accused and further investigation is underway.