Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) Police have busted the notorious Kalu Gang, a group involved in armed robberies throughout Islamabad and Rawalpindi. During the operation, police arrested five members and recovered stolen valuables worth hundreds of thousands of rupees, along with cash, mobile phones, a motorcycle, and four pistols used in criminal activities.
An ICT Police official told APP on Wednesday that the Industrial Area Police Station conducted the operation. The official stated that the gang members were allegedly involved in a series of street crimes and armed robberies in the twin cities. The suspects were identified as Saqlain, Abdul Rehman, Qaiser, Hashim, and Muhammad Ali.
According to the official, the arrested suspects had previous criminal records and were wanted by police in dozens of cases registered in both Islamabad and Rawalpindi. The gang members allegedly targeted citizens at streets, metro stations, and recreational spots, where they deprived people of cash, mobile phones, and other valuables at gunpoint.
During the raid, police recovered stolen property worth hundreds of thousands of rupees, cash, valuable mobile phones, a motorcycle used in the robberies, and four pistols with ammunition. The official noted that further investigation is underway to establish the suspects' involvement in other criminal activities and to complete legal proceedings.
Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Operations Islamabad Qazi Ali Raza stated that the arrested suspects would be challaned before the court based on solid evidence.
