ISLAMABAD, November 4, 2026: Islamabad Police have arrested five suspected members of gangs allegedly involved in robbery and motorcycle theft, recovering four stolen motorcycles, cash, weapons and other stolen property during operations in the federal capital.
According to a statement issued by Islamabad Police, teams from Phulgran and Bani Gala police stations carried out the operations as part of an ongoing crackdown against individuals involved in theft, robbery and snatching incidents.
Police said the recovered motorcycles were worth millions of rupees. The recoveries also included snatched cash, other stolen belongings and weapons with ammunition allegedly used in criminal activities.
Cases have been registered against the arrested suspects, while further investigations are underway to establish their involvement in other reported offences.
The operations were conducted under the directions of DIG Islamabad Ali Waseem, who has ordered intensified action against criminal groups involved in depriving citizens of their valuables.
The DIG directed police officers to strengthen surveillance and enforcement measures to apprehend suspects involved in robbery, theft, snatching and other serious crimes across Islamabad.
Islamabad Police also urged residents to cooperate with law enforcement agencies by reporting suspicious individuals or activities to their nearest police station or through the emergency helpline Pukar-15.