By Uzma Zafar
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Islamabad Syed Ali Raza, announced the arrest of three suspects, including a proclaimed offender involved in the murder of three individuals and two members of an extortion gang who demanded 10 million rupees from a businessman under threat of death. The suspects were apprehended during operations, and the police team recovered weapons with ammunition, a motorcycle, and mobile phones used in the crimes.
During the press conference held at the Rescue 15 Field Office, DIG Islamabad Syed Ali Raza highlighted that under the special directives of Inspector General of Police (IGP) Islamabad Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi, a focused campaign to arrest proclaimed offenders involved in serious crimes is ongoing. He detailed a recent operation in Shahzad Town where a police team intercepted two suspicious individuals on a motorcycle. Upon being stopped, the suspects opened fire on the police, but due to precautionary measures and bulletproof vests, the officers remained unharmed.
DIG Islamabad Syed Ali Raza said that one suspect, identified as Ghulam Hussain Shah, was arrested on the spot with a 30-bore pistol, while his accomplice managed to flee. Investigations revealed that Ghulam Hussain Shah was wanted in connection with three murders and the injury of four individuals in separate incidents.
On September 26, 2024, he, along with accomplices, shot and killed Taseer Hussain Shah and Wajid in the Ramna police station area, while injuring another individual. Similarly, on January 2, 2025, Ghulam Hussain Shah and his accomplices opened fire in the Shahzad Town area, killing Syed Aun Shah and injuring three others. Efforts to arrest his accomplices are ongoing.
In another significant breakthrough, the Anti-Robbery and Dacoity Unit apprehended two suspects, Akram and Muhammad Imran, who had demanded 10 million rupees via WhatsApp calls from a businessman, threatening to kill him if their demands were not met.
The arrests were made using advanced technical resources. Police teams also recovered the mobile phone, motorcycle, and weapons with ammunition used in the crime.
DIG Syed Ali Raza emphasized that Islamabad Police is dedicated to apprehending suspects involved in heinous crimes and ensuring the safety of citizens. He noted that the crime rate in Islamabad has significantly decreased, and the police force continues its efforts to further improve the situation.
