In a significant crackdown on street crime, the Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) Police have successfully apprehended three alleged members of a notorious dacoit gang. The arrests are linked to a series of snatching and robbery incidents that had been troubling residents.
Police Operation Nets Key Suspects
The operation was conducted by a specialized police team acting on intelligence reports and complaints from citizens. The three individuals taken into custody are identified as Muhammad Naeem, Muhammad Rizwan, and Muhammad Shoaib. Authorities allege that this gang was actively involved in criminal activities across various sectors of the federal capital.
According to police officials, the gang's modus operandi typically involved targeting pedestrians and motorists in isolated or busy areas to snatch cash, mobile phones, and other valuables. The recent police action is part of a broader initiative to curb the rising trend of street crimes in the city.
Recovery of Stolen Goods and Weapons
Following the arrests, the police team conducted raids and recovered substantial evidence. The seized items include stolen mobile phones, cash, and two illegal pistols along with ammunition. The recovery of weapons highlights the serious threat posed by the gang to public safety.
Investigators are now working to connect the arrested individuals with multiple pending cases of snatching and robbery registered at different police stations within Islamabad. The police have urged citizens who have been victims of similar crimes to come forward and help with identification procedures.
Ongoing Investigations and Public Safety
The ICT Police have stated that interrogations of the suspects are ongoing to uncover further details about their network, potential accomplices, and other crimes they may have committed. This successful operation is expected to lead to more breakthroughs in solving open cases.
Police spokespersons reiterated their commitment to ensuring the security of Islamabad's citizens. They advised the public to remain vigilant, avoid displaying valuables in public, and report any suspicious activity immediately to the police helpline. The crackdown sends a strong message that criminal elements targeting the capital will be pursued and brought to justice.
