Two members of snatcher gang held; cash, mobile phone and weapons recovered

Islamabad, May 19, 2023 (PPI-OT): Islamabad Capital Police robbery and dacoity unit (RDU) police team arrested two wanted members of a snatcher gang involved in numerous snatching activities and recovered cash, mobile phone, weapons with ammunition and motorbike used in crime from their possession, a police public relations officer said.

He said that, following the special directions of Inspector General of Police (IGP) Islamabad Dr. Akbar Nasir Khan, the Islamabad capital police has intensified crackdown against the criminal elements in order to eliminate the crime from the city.

Following these directions, a robbery and dacoity unit (RDU) police team used technical and human resources and succeeded in apprehending two wanted members of a snatcher gang involved in numerous snatching activities in various areas of the city. The accused were identified as Aziz Ullah and Awais Ali.

Police team also recovered cash, mobile phone weapons with ammunition and motorbike used in crime from their possession. Cases were registered against the nabbed accused and further investigation is underway.

CPO/ DIG Operations Islamabad Syed Shahzad Nadeem Bukhari directed all senior officials for effective crackdown against the accused involved in criminal activities and ensured the safety of lives and property of citizens on priority basis.

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