Rawalpindi Police have arrested five suspects of three criminal gangs and recovered six stolen and snatched motorcycles, cash and weapons during a crackdown against robbery, motorcycle theft and other crimes in the Rawal Circle.
Rawalpindi Police arrest five suspects of three gangs, recover six stolen motorcycles
RAWALPINDI, Oct 01 (APP): Rawalpindi Police have arrested five suspects of three criminal gangs and recovered six stolen and snatched motorcycles, cash and weapons during a crackdown against robbery, motorcycle theft and other crimes in the Rawal Circle.
Superintendent of Police (SP) Rawal Circle, Bedar Bakht Gondal said on Thursday that intelligence-based operations were being conducted against criminal elements and gangs involved in various crimes.
He said New Town Police arrested two members of a gang and recovered three stolen motorcycles, cash and weapons from their possession.
Similarly, Sadiqabad Police arrested the ringleader of a gang and recovered two snatched motorcycles, cash and weapons, while Ratta Amral Police arrested two members of another gang and recovered a snatched motorcycle, cash and weapons.
The SP said cases had been registered against the arrested suspects at the respective police stations and further investigation was underway. The suspects were also being questioned about their involvement in other criminal activities, while efforts were being made to trace their accomplices and criminal networks.
Bedar Bakht Gondal said Rawalpindi Police were utilizing all available resources to protect the lives and property of citizens and prevent crime. He said indiscriminate action against criminal elements would continue.
He directed police officers and personnel to further enhance patrolling, checking, search operations and intelligence-based actions to curb crime and ensure a safe environment for citizens.
