Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) Police have arrested a key member of an organised motorcycle theft gang and recovered five stolen motorcycles worth hundreds of thousands of rupees, cash, a weapon and ammunition during an operation in the Bani Gala area.
ICT Police nab key member of motorcycle theft gang, recover five stolen bikes
ISLAMABAD, Nov 15 (APP):Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) Police have arrested a key member of an organised motorcycle theft gang and recovered five stolen motorcycles worth hundreds of thousands of rupees, cash, a weapon and ammunition during an operation in the Bani Gala area.
An ICT Police official told APP on Sunday that the Bani Gala police team arrested the suspect for his alleged involvement in several motorcycle theft cases and recovered the stolen motorcycles, cash and a weapon used in criminal activities.
He said cases had been registered against the accused, while further investigation was underway to trace other possible members of the gang and establish his involvement in other incidents.
The official said the operation was part of an ongoing crackdown launched on the special directions of SSP Operations Islamabad Qazi Ali Raza against criminals involved in theft, robbery, street crime and other serious offences across the federal capital.
SSP Qazi Ali Raza directed police officers to intensify operations against criminals involved in depriving citizens of their valuable belongings and ensure their arrest.
He said protecting citizens and their property remained a priority for Islamabad Police, adding that action against criminal elements would continue.
