The city police on Thursday arrested at least 10 criminals and seized four stolen cars, two motorbikes, three illegal pistols, fake currency notes, 45 bottles of wine, ammunition and other stolen items from their possession.
According to Islamabad Police spokesman, on the directives of Inspector General Bani Amin Khan, SSP Islamabad Yasin Farooq had assigned SHOs to arrest elements involved in criminal activities in the city.In compliance with the instructions, the city police initiated action against the unlawful activities and arrested 10 criminals. Sub Inspector Mansoor Ahmed, ASI Rafiullah arrested accused Faisal Saboor, Waqas Ahmed and recovered three pistols and 20 rounds. The police also recovered a carry van with number DTD 2212 worth Rs 0.5 million. Furthermore, CIA Police Sub Inspector Zulifqar and ASI Tasneem Ahmed arrested accused Hamid Iqbal, Shafqat Shah and recovered two motorbikes used for robberies. The police also recovered a Honda motorbike worth Rs110,000. Moreover, the CIA Sub Inspector Muhammad Ali arrested Azam Masih and recovered 45 bottles of wine from his possession. Furthermore, Tarnol Police Station ASI Sher Ahmed, during a search operation, recovered one kilogram of opium from Jahangir. ASI Police Station of Sabzai Mandi Muhammad Ishaq arrested accused Muhammad Qasim and recovered Rs 45,000 fake currency notes. ASIs Qamar Ejaz and Muhammad Saeed arrested accused Waheed and Murad Khan and recovered two cars. Sihala Police Station ASI Aurangzeb arrested accused Atta involved in various thefts. FIRs have been launched in prisons against the arrested criminals.