Islamabad, February 25, 2022 (PPI-OT):Crime Investigation Agency (CIA) of Islamabad police has arrested three accused involved in numerous street crime incidents in Islamabad, a police spokesman said. According to details, IG Islamabad Muhammad Ahsan Younas has issued special orders for prevention of crime and arrest of criminal elements and recovery of stolen property.

Following these directions, a CIA police teams comprising ASI Ghulam Abbas and other officials arrested three members of snatcher gang known as Machher gang. This gang was involved in snatching motorcycles, mobile phones and cash at gunpoint in various areas of Ramna and Shalimar police Stations. Police team has also recovered 18 mobile phones, weapons and motorbike used in the incident. Arrested accused were identified as Abdul Jabbar, Waleed alias Machher and Abrar Ahmed.

Separate cases have been registered against the accused in Ramna and Shalimar police stations and investigation is underway. IGP Islamabad Muhammad Ahsan Younas has appreciated the police performance and further directed to intensify this crackdown in the whole city.

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