Smuggling bid foiled, weapons, looted cash recovered: SP Rural
Haqnawaz Shinwari
PESHAWAR
Chamkani Police Station on Saturday claimed to have arrested a suspect allegedly involved in the murder of a man. The arrested persons have been identified as Sana, Saeed and Bashir, who allegedly involved in killing of Bilal, resident of Tangi, on July 21, during a robbery incident.
Chamkani police traced the accused and arrested them during a comprehensive investigation on modern scientific lines.
The arrested accused have confessed their crime during preliminary investigation. A pistol used in the incident was also recovered from the possession of the accused.
Similarly, police have also foiled an arms smuggling bid during a successful operations and arrested a person. The accused are involved in smuggling weapons to different cities of the country including Punjab,said police.
During various operations of the three police stations, 37 pistols, seven Kalashnikovs, guns and several cartridges have also been recovered from the possession of the accused. SP Rural Zafar Ahmad Khan told reporters that cases were registered against the arrested person and further investigation has been initiated.
Similarly, two important actions were taken against drug smugglers during the last one month and suspects involved in drug smuggling were arrested. A total of 66 kilograms of hashish and two kilograms of opium have been recovered from the possession of the accused.
SP Rural said that the alleged smuggler was trying to smuggle the arms to Punjab and Peshawar. Who were trying to smuggle drugs to Punjab and other cities of the country through vehicles and motorcycles. who were arrested during various operations,
After registering cases against the arrested accused, vehicles and motorcycles used in drug smuggling were also taken into police custody, he added.
Moreover, police arrested a ring leader of a gang involved robberies and recovered looted cash from his possession. The arrested person has been identified as Shahbaz. Rs80000 cash and stolen smart phones were seized by police during the arrest.
The accused belongs to an organized band of robbers who are involved in stealing cash, including valuable mobile phones, from citizens on the way. While 8 criminals were arrested during the crackdown against criminals involved in murder, attempted murder and other serious crimes, including other criminal elements.
All the arrested criminals have admitted their involvement in various crimes during preliminary investigation
Under the supervision of DSP Chamkani Zahid Alam, SHO Chamkani Rehmatullah Khan, SHO Shahpur Akram Jan and SHO Daudzii Muhammad Ayaz along with other police team conducted successful operations against elements involved in various crimes, said a handout.
SP Rural Zafar Ahmad Khan has said that operations against anti-social elements will continue without discrimination.
