ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Capital Police apprehended 16 outlaws during the last 24 hours from different areas of the city and recovered stolen bike, liquor, drugs and weapons with ammunition from their possession, a public relations officer said. He said that, following the special directions of Islamabad Capital City Police Officer (ICCPO) Dr. Akbar Nasir Khan, the Islamabad Capital Police has intensified crackdown against the criminal elements in order to eliminate the crime from the city. Following these directives, the Secretariat police team arrested an accused namely Hamad and recovered one 30 bore pistol from his possession. The Karachi Company police team arrested an accused namely and recovered six liquor bottles from his possession.
Likewise, the Tarnol police team arrested two accused namely Shiren Khan and Liaquat and recovered two 30 bore pistols from their possession. The Industrial Area police team arrested an accused namely Zaryab, Faizan, Ahmed Khan, Arif, Amir Hayat and Mukhtar and recovered a stolen motorbike and pistol from their possession. Cases have been registered against the nabbed accused and further investigation is underway. Islamabad Capital City Police officer (ICCPO) Dr. Akbar Nasir Khan directed all senior officials for effective crackdown against the accused involved in criminal activities and to ensure the safety of lives and property of citizens on priority basis. DNA
