Two Burglary Suspects Held, 23 Stolen Phones Recovered

Key Points:

Police arrested two men wanted in a burglary case in Chak Jhumra and recovered 23 mobile phones from them.
Fourteen men were held in a citywide crackdown on kite flying and hundreds of kites and chemical string were seized.
Four men were arrested over the sale and purchase of fireworks in Kharrianwala and Sandal Bar.
Sadar police arrested 12 gamblers and recovered the stake money and playing cards.
More than 1,100 officers and personnel were deployed for foolproof security at churches during Sunday worship.

FAISALABAD: Police arrested two men wanted in a burglary case in the Chak Jhumra area during an operation supervised by the deputy superintendent of police, Nishatabad circle, officials said.

SHO Chak Jhumra Rizwan Shoukat led the team under the supervision of DSP Nadeem Iqbal. Police recovered 23 mobile phones from the accused and further interrogation is under way.

The two men had allegedly stolen mobile phones and other accessories from Al-Junaid Mobile and Repairing Lab, a mobile phone shop at 103/JB Adda Barnala.

The accused were traced and arrested through technical resources, the police said. The complainant thanked the police for the professional action and the recovery of the stolen property.

CPO Faisalabad Tanveer Hussain said the protection of the public’s life and property was the top priority of the police.

14 Arrested in Citywide Kite-Flying Crackdown

In a separate action, police arrested 14 men for violating the Kite Flying Act across the city during the past 24 hours.

Hundreds of kites and chemical string were recovered from the arrested men, according to the police.

The CPO said kite flying was a bloody game that stood strictly banned and violators would face strict legal action.

Kites seized by Faisalabad police during the kite flying crackdown — Hundreds of kites seized during the police crackdown on kite flying in Faisalabad.

Arrested suspects with police officers at a police station in Faisalabad — Suspects arrested in separate police actions in Faisalabad.

Handcuffed suspects detained during police operations in Faisalabad — Handcuffed suspects held during police operations in Faisalabad.

Police officers on security duty at a church in Faisalabad — Police personnel deployed for security at churches in Faisalabad.

Four Held Over Sale and Purchase of Fireworks

Kharrianwala and Sandal Bar police arrested four men involved in the sale and purchase of fireworks material in separate operations.

A heavy quantity of fireworks was recovered from the men, the police said. Cases have been registered against the arrested men and legal proceedings have been initiated.

The CPO said kite flying was a bloody game that stood strictly banned and violators would face strict legal action.

Faisalabad Police Seize Drugs, Kites and Fireworks

12 Gamblers Arrested in Sadar

Sadar police arrested 12 gamblers who were playing cards for stakes.

The stake money and the playing cards were recovered from the gamblers, the police said.

The CPO said law-breakers would not be tolerated in any case.

Woman Held Over Domestic Help Theft; Robber, Solar Thieves and Kite Sellers Also Arrested

Over 1,100 Personnel Deployed for Church Security

Meanwhile, foolproof security arrangements were made for churches and other places of worship during Sunday worship on the instructions of the CPO.

More than 1,100 officers and personnel were deployed on church security duty and police patrolling was increased around sensitive places and churches.

Circle officers and station house officers supervised the security in their respective areas. Strict checking continued through walk-through gates, metal detectors and Safe City cameras.

CPO Tanveer Hussain said every possible step was being taken to maintain peace in the city. He said the Faisalabad police were working at all times for the rights and protection of minorities.