Rawalpindi: Police claimed to have arrested five persons in possession of illegal arms during a crackdown. Chontra Police arrested three accused, Zayad, Habibullah, and Tahirullah besides recovering three pistols of 30 bore from them.
Similarly, Saddar Bairooni Police nabbed Rehmatullah and Mohammad Atiq and recovered two pistols of 30 bore from them. Police have registered separate cases against all of them and started an investigation. City Police Officer CPO Sajid Kayani appreciated the performance of police teams adding that strict action must be taken against those possessing illegal weapons.
Reports indicate that they tried to breach one of gates, harassed staff, and even scaled walls of premises
Nasir praised role of Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Naqvi, who controlled situation with tolerance
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
