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ISLAMABAD, Jul 10 (APP):Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) Police on Thursday arrested three members of two notorious criminal gangs involved in multiple incidents of robbery and street crime across the twin cities and recovered stolen valuables including laptops, mobile phones, and motorbikes used in criminal activities.
A public relations officer told APP that a special team from Koral police station carried out the operation following a series of complaints regarding increasing incidents of street crimes and armed robberies. The arrested suspects were identified as Rajab Ali, Farhan, and Nasir Ali.
He said that the arrested individuals belonged to two separate gangs operating in different sectors of Islamabad and Rawalpindi and were involved in snatching, theft, and burglaries. During the operation, police recovered stolen mobile phones, a laptop, cash, and three motorbikes allegedly used in various criminal activities.
He said cases have been registered against the arrested suspects and further investigation is underway to apprehend their remaining accomplices and recover more stolen items.
He said that Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Operations Muhammad Shoaib Khan, has issued strict directives to all zonal officers to launch an aggressive crackdown against criminal gangs involved in heinous crimes and take all necessary measures to safeguard the lives and property of citizens.