Notorious snatcher gang busted; valuables and weapon recovered
Islamabad Police Shahzad Town station team arrested four wanted members of a notorious snatcher gang involved in numerous snatching activities and recovered cash, valuables and weapons used in crime from their possession, a public relations officer said.
He said that, the Shahzad Town team used technical and human resources and succeeded in apprehending four wanted members of the snatcher gang.
The gang was involved in numerous snatching activities in various areas of twin cities. Police team also recovered cash, six motorbikes, mobile phones and weapons with ammunition used in crime from their possession.
The accused were identified as Usman Ali, Muhammad Tayyab, Bilal Abbasi and Sadam Hussain. Cases were registered against the nabbed accused and further investigation is underway.
DIG Islamabad Syed Ali Raza also directed officers for an effective crackdown against the accused involved in criminal activities and to take all possible measures to protect the life and property of the citizens.
He further said that no criminal element will be allowed to disturb the peace of the people. Citizens are urged to report any suspicious individual or activity through the emergency helpline “Pucar-15”.
