Three-Member Dacoit Gang That Terrorised Citizens Held in Nishatabad

Key Points:

Nishatabad police have arrested a three-member dacoit gang that had become a symbol of fear for citizens.
A police spokesman says the gang had snatched a motorcycle and cash from a citizen at gunpoint.
Gang leader Fahd is in custody along with his two accomplices, Azeem and Sunny.

FAISALABAD: Nishatabad police on Thursday claimed to have arrested a three-member dacoit gang. The gang had become a symbol of fear and terror for citizens in the area.

A police spokesman said SHO Nishatabad Sajid Mehmood had arrested gang leader Fahd along with Azeem and Sunny.

The spokesman said the accused had snatched a motorcycle and cash from a citizen, Usman, at gunpoint.

According to FIR No 1254/26 registered at Nishatabad police station, four unidentified men on two motorcycles stopped a factory worker at gunpoint on Sept 18. It was registered on Sept 23 under section 392 of the Pakistan Penal Code.

The FIR, lodged by Adil Majeed of Chak 68 GB in Jaranwala tehsil, says the men snatched Rs50,000, a mobile phone and his documents from his pocket.

The complainant, who works at Saal Estate, was leaving the factory for home around 6pm when the men struck near the estate gate. People nearby gathered at the spot and witnessed the incident.

The spokesman said the arrested men were being investigated for the recovery of the stolen property and for other incidents.

The city police officer (CPO) said full-scale operations were continuing against elements involved in theft and robbery.

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