The Islamabad police on Tuesday arrested 17 outlaws including proclaimed offenders during separate actions in various areas of the city and recovered stolen valuables, hashish and weapons from their possession.
According to details, in line with directives of of IGP Islamabad Muhammad Aamir Zulfqar Khan and DIG (Operations) Waqar Uddin Syed to accelerate actions against criminals, during an operation conducted by Bhara Kahu police, three culprits Faisal Mehmood, Hassan Qadeer and Ahsan Khalid were arrested besides recovery of 310 gram hashish and one 9mm pistol from their possession.
Bani Gala police arrested three accused Basit, Aman Khan and Arsalan and recovered three 30 bore pistols along with ammunition from their possession. Margalla police arrested accused Fateh Khan and recovered stolen mobile phone from him.
Tarnol police arrested an accused Junaid involved in rash driving. Nilore police arrested Aqeel and recovered 500 cartridges of pistol from him. Cases have been registered against these nabbed persons and further legal action is underway against them.
During special checking in the whole city, police nabbed nine proclaimed offenders wanted to police in crime cases of heinous nature.
DIG (Operations) Islamabad Waqar Uddin Syed has appreciated the performance and directed all police officials for high vigilance and monitoring against those involved in anti-social activities.
He said that it is the collective responsibility of the every person of the society to remain alert against those involved in criminal activities in their surroundings and inform police for action against them.—INP
