Islamabad Police have arrested six outlaws from various areas of the city and recovered 1.440 kilogram hashish, heroin and weapons from their possession, a police spokesman said.
He said that Sub-Inspector Muhammad Abbass from Khana police station arrested Qasier Khan, Yasir Khan, Khawar Siddique and recovered a total of 1280 grams of hashish and one 30 bore pistol from them. Sub-Inspector Anees Akbar arrested a dacoit Irfan Khan and recovered a 30 bore pistol from him.
Meanwhile, Sub-Inspector Muhammad Iqbal from Nilore police station arrested Abdul Rehman for having 30 gram heroin. Sub-Inspector Habib ur Rehman from Loi Bher police arrested Ghulam Murtaza in possession of 160 gram hashish.
Cases have been registered against these persons and further investigations are underway. SSP Islamabad Sajid Kiani has appreciated this overall performance and directed all police officials to accelerate their efforts against criminal elements in the city.