By U.Zee
ISLAMABAD: DIG Dr. Syed Mustafa Tanveer said during a press conference at “Rescue-15” on Thursday that the Islamabad Police teams have arrested four accused involved in the armed robbery of a private bank cash van in the Shahzad Town jurisdiction.
During the heist, the accused brutally killed one security guard and injured another. Among the arrested accused, gang leader Mir Rizwan Qureshi and Naeem Bahadur fired pistols, killing one security guard and injuring another. The other two accomplices are identified as Muhammad Riaz Awan and Muhammad Arsalan Arif. Additionally, Naeem Bahadur is also wanted for several gunpoint robberies in Karachi. He further said that, the police teams have also recovered looted cash worth Rs 19.7 million, two vehicles and weapons with ammunition used in the crime from their possession. Moreover, the gang is identified as a dangerous inter-provincial criminal group with serious criminal cases registered against it in other provinces as well.
He also mentioned that immediately after the incident, Inspector General of Police (IGP) Islamabad Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi formed a special team led by the DIG, including the SSP Operations, SP Investigation, Zonal SP, and the in-charge of the Anti-Robbery and Dacoity Unit (RDU). This team conducted a thorough and professional investigation, utilizing modern technical and human resources, leading to the arrest of the four accused, including gang leader Mir Rizwan Qureshi. The two additional accused involved in the incident are still at large, and raids are being conducted for their arrest. They will soon face legal proceedings.
The DIG also noted that CCTV footage shows the main accused firing at the security guards. He praised the police teams for their dedication and efficiency in solving this serious case quickly.
IGP Islamabad Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi has commended the police teams and announced commendation certificates and cash rewards for their efforts.
