Two car thieves held in encounter with police

Islamabad: Islamabad Police arrested two suspected car lifters, in a pre-dawn operation in Sector G-15 on Saturday, the jurisdiction of Sumbal police station.

The suspects were apprehended after a brief encounter with police, during which they sustained injuries from gunfire of their accomplices. According to police, the stolen vehicle was initially discovered in Lohi Bher area and was later found parked in G-15. Police officers in civilian dress were deployed to monitor the area, leading to the arrest of the two suspects. When the suspects attempted to alter the vehicle’s number plates, they noticed the police presence and opened fire. However, the police effectively retaliated, apprehending Imran and Wasim, and recovering a cache of weapons and equipment.