CHARSADDA: The police arrested nine suspected persons including two robbers and seized narcotics and arms during action in Umarzai area on Saturday, official sources said.
They said that one Usman reported to the Umarzai police that he was on his way on his motorcycle when unidentified gunmen intercepted him and snatched Rs24,000 from him at gunpoint on Chena road. The police started investigation and arrested Yasir and Hazrat Bilal and recovered a pistol and stolen money from them. Also, the police arrested seven more suspected persons during the crackdown.
Reports indicate that they tried to breach one of gates, harassed staff, and even scaled walls of premises
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A fierce exchange of fire ensued, but culprits managed to escape under cover of darkness
Police said booked leaders and BYC workers gathered at main Turbat Chowk
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Bokhari emphasised that cases have been registered against "Fasadis", and no one will be spared
