Islamabad police arrest 112 outlaws during last fortnight

ISLAMABAD: Islamabad Police have arrested 112 outlaws including 45 absconders during last fortnight and recovered looted items worth in millions.

A police spokesperson today (Thursday) informed that various teams headed by SP Saddar Sarfaraz Ahmed Virk conducted the operation in different areas of the federal capital.

The spokesperson informed that the police nabbed 17 persons for their alleged involvement in robbery and car lifting cases and recovered looted items including gold ornaments, three vehicles and a motorbike from them.

The police also arrested 45 absconders, while seven persons were held for involvement in bootlegging as well as drug peddling activities. A total of 2.2-kilogram heroin, 780-gram hashish, and a wine bottle were recovered.

Almost 11 persons were held for possessing illegal weapons. Moreover, five persons were held after the registration of two cases under the Foreigner Act while three persons were held in violation of the Shop and Security Act. The police also arrested five gamblers and recovered stake money.

Commenting on the operation, SP Saddar Sarfaraz Ahmed Virk appreciated the police force and said that criminal elements would not be spared and those involved in anti-social activities would have to face action as per law.