ISLAMABAD, Nov 11 (APP):Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) Police have busted the notorious Kalu Gang involved in armed robberies across Islamabad and Rawalpindi, arresting five of its members and recovering stolen valuables worth hundreds of thousands of rupees, cash, mobile phones, a motorcycle and four pistols used in criminal activities. An ICT Police official told APP on Wednesday that the Industrial Area Police Station carried out the operation against the gang, …
ICT Police bust notorious Kalu Gang, nab five robbers wanted in Rawalpindi, Islamabad
ISLAMABAD, Nov 11 (APP):Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) Police have busted the notorious Kalu Gang involved in armed robberies across Islamabad and Rawalpindi, arresting five of its members and recovering stolen valuables worth hundreds of thousands of rupees, cash, mobile phones, a motorcycle and four pistols used in criminal activities.
An ICT Police official told APP on Wednesday that the Industrial Area Police Station carried out the operation against the gang, whose members were allegedly involved in a series of armed robberies and street crimes in the twin cities.
He said the arrested suspects were identified as Saqlain, Abdul Rehman, Qaiser, Hashim and Muhammad Ali.
The official said the suspects had previous criminal records and were wanted by police in dozens of cases registered in Islamabad and Rawalpindi.
He said the gang members allegedly targeted citizens at recreational spots, metro stations and streets, depriving them of cash, mobile phones and other valuables at gunpoint.
During the operation, police recovered stolen property worth hundreds of thousands of rupees, cash, valuable mobile phones, a motorcycle used in the robberies and four pistols along with ammunition.
The official said further investigation was underway to establish the suspects’ involvement in other criminal activities and complete the necessary legal proceedings.
Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Operations Islamabad Qazi Ali Raza said the arrested suspects would be challaned before the court on the basis of solid evidence.
