17 criminals arrested, 4 cars recovered

ISLAMABAD: Islamabad police on Wednesday arrested 17 criminals, recovered 4 stolen cars, illegal weapons and stolen items from their possession.

According to a spokesman of Islamabad police, on the directives of Inspector General Bani Amin Khan SSP Islamabad Yasin Farooq was assigned SHOs to arrest elements involved in criminal activities in the city.

In compliance with the instructions, Islamabad police initiated action against the unlawful activities and arrested 17 criminals.

Women police station ASI Muhammad Ameen Khan arrested three accused Saifullah, Irfanullah and Sabira Begum, who were involved in theft activities. Police Station Shahzad Town ASI Sabbir Hussan arrested an accused Amjid Hussan and recovered 30 bore pistol and ten rounds from his possession.

Police Station Ramna ASI Faiz Ahmed, on information of rescue 15 raided at flat number 2 block 42 and arrested drunkards Muhammad Rafiq, Ahmed Zaib, Muhammad Salman, Kaleem-mr-Rehman and also recovered one bottle of wine.

Tarnol ASI Ali Asgher during a search operation arrested another accused Sajjid Khan and recovered 30 bore pistol. Industrial Police Station ASI Muhammad Sharif recovered Honda car worth one million from accused Ibrahim.

ASI Bara Kaho Rafiullah arrested accused Muhammad Ramzan, Shahnawaz and Sajid Rehman and recovered three vehicles including Mehran, Khyber and Corolla worth Rs 1.35 million. After the laboratory these cars found tempered.

ASI of Police Station Lohai Bhair Ghulam Rasool arrested eight criminals involved in immoral activities. The accused identified as Raja Nisar, Ch. Imran, Saqib Raza, Irman Khan, Saba Ikram, Bendia and Naila and recovered two bottles of wine. The cases have been registered against the accused persons.

Inspector General Islamabad Police Bani Amin Khan and SSP Yasin Farooq lauded the efficient performance of police personnel.

SSP Islamabad directed the SHOs for strict security of entrance and exit points and keeping vigilance and ensuring the arrest of criminals.