Gang of robbers busted

Rawalpindi: In an operation here Sunday, the Civil Lines police have arrested two members of a notorious gang of robbers involved in a jewellery shop heist.

Police have also recovered 11.5 tolas of gold jewellery, Rs1.1 million cash and weapons from their possession used in the crime, informed police spokesman.

The arrested gang was identified as Qasim and Haider who had previously been involved in cases of robbery and burglary in the twin cities. SP Pothohar praised the Civil Lines police team emphasizing that the culprits would face legal action based on solid evidence, asserting that those attacking citizens'' lives and property cannot escape the law.