ISLAMABAD: Islamabad Police have arrested 12 individuals linked to four criminal gangs and recovered stolen property valued at Rs. 58.5 million as part of a concerted effort to combat crime in the capital city. The operation, targeting vehicle theft, burglaries, and street robberies, was conducted under the directives of Inspector General of Police, Captain (Retd.) Muhammad Sohail Chaudhry.

According to Islamabad Capital Police, the arrests were made by police teams from the Kohsar and Aabpara Police Stations over the past month. The confiscated items, which include cars, motorcycles, gold jewellery, mobile phones, and cash, were retrieved using modern scientific methods and technical resources such as Safe City cameras, alongside information from confidential sources.

In a ceremony at Kohsar Police Station, SP City Zone Muhammad Khurram Ashraf returned the recovered items, including the keys to stolen vehicles, to their owners. Highlighting the police’s ongoing commitment, Ashraf emphasized the priority of recovering stolen property and preventing crime, stating that all resources are being employed to protect citizens and their property.