ISLAMABAD
The Islamabad Capital Police apprehended 17 outlaws including six professional beggars during the last 24 hours from different areas of the city and recovered liquor 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 Shalimar police team arrested an accused namely Usama Usman and recovered one 9mm pistol with ammunition from his possession.
The Aabpara police team arrested an accused namely Arslan Masih involved in illegally cylinder gas refilling.
Likewise, the Ramna police team arrested an accused namely Bharam khan and recovered one 9mm pistol with ammunition from his possession. The Sumbal police team arrested an accused namely Hakeem and recovered 550 gram hashish from his possession.
Similarly, the Tarnol police team arrested an accused namely Safeer Ahmed and recovered 640 gram hashish from his possession.
The Khanna police team arrested an accused namely Ayaz and recovered 312 gram heroin from his possession.
Moreover, the Kirpa police team arrested an accused namely Nasir Ahmed and recovered 1100 gram heroin from his possession. The Humak police team arrested an accused namely Zarak Khan involved in illegally cylinder gas refilling.
Furthermore, the Phulgran police team arrested an accused named Zeeshan Latif and recovered one 30 bore pistol with ammunition from his possession. The Bani Gala police team arrested an accused namely Atif Hussain and recovered one 30 bore pistol with ammunition from his possession.
During the special campaign against professional baggers and their handlers the police team arrested six professional baggers. 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.
