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ISLAMABAD, Jan 12 (APP):Federal Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi on Monday reaffirmed that a strict zero-tolerance policy is being enforced against individuals involved in the theft and sabotage of railway property.
The minister lauded the timely action of SHO Railway Police Landhi Muhammad Habib Zafar and his team for successfully thwarting an attempt to steal valuable railway tracks in Karachi, said a news release.
He said such criminal activities cause heavy losses to the national exchequer and damage critical public infrastructure.
In line with the government’s zero-tolerance policy against theft and damage to national assets, the Railway Police conducted a major operation in Karachi, recovering railway material worth millions of rupees and arresting four suspects.
According to details, the Railway Police Karachi Division carried out a successful raid within the jurisdiction of Railway Police Station Landhi, near Murtaaza Chowrangi and along the Malir River.
During the operation, a gang involved in stealing railway tracks and other equipment was caught red-handed while cutting railway lines using gas cutters.
Initial investigations revealed that the recovered railway material was worth millions of rupees and that the criminal activity had already caused significant financial losses.
The timely intervention by the Railway Police prevented further damage to vital railway infrastructure.
A case has been registered against the arrested suspects at Railway Police Station Landhi, while raids are ongoing to apprehend other members of the gang involved in railway theft.
The operation was conducted under the leadership of SHO Railway Police Landhi Muhammad Habib Zafar.
The minister also directed the Railway Police to further intensify effective operations against such criminal elements to ensure the protection of national assets.