13 outlaws arrested

Islamabad : Islamabad police have arrested 13 outlaws, six professional alm-seekers including two handlers from different areas of the city and recovered wine and weapons, a police spokesperson said.

Under directions of SSP (Operations) Dr. Syed Mustafa Tanweer, the police launched a crackdown against criminals at different localities of the district.

Following these directions, Khanna police arrested accused Amjad and recovered 215 gram hashish from him. Secretariat police arrested accused Umair and recovered 15 liters alcohol from him.

Nilore police arrested accused Taimoor Tariq and recovered one 30-bore pistol from him. Shahzad Town police arrested accused Zakir Khan and recovered 30-bore pistol from him.

Banigala police arrested Muhammad Bilal and recovered one pistol from him. Kohsar police arrested accused Faraz Butt and recovered one 30-bore pistol from him. Sihala police arrested accused Bilal involved in illegally petrol selling.

Cases have been registered against the nabbed persons and further investigation is underway from them. During a special crackdown against professional beggars and their handlers police teams arrested six professional alm-seekers including two handlers from various areas of the city.