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ISLAMABAD, Dec 09 (APP):Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) Police, Tarnol Police team arrested a key member of a dacoity gang involved in multiple robbery incidents and recovered a snatched mobile phone, cash, a weapon with ammunition, and a motorcycle from his possession.
An official told APP on Tuesday that cases have been registered against the suspect, and further investigation is under way. During the initial probe, the arrested man confessed to committing several robberies in Tarnol and adjoining areas.
The official added that Tarnol Police traced and apprehended the suspect as part of the ongoing crackdown against dacoity and street-crime networks operating in the federal capital.
Inspector General of Police (IGP) Islamabad Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi has directed large-scale operations against gangs involved in dacoity, robbery and other serious crimes. The crackdown has resulted in a noticeable decline in major criminal incidents across the city.
SSP Qazi instructed all field officers to continue decisive legal action against criminals depriving citizens of their valuables.