Police Team Attacked During Recovery Operation in Islamabad

APP

Islamabad: A police party from Shams Colony Police Station came under heavy fire late at night while recovering stolen items based on information provided by members of an inter-provincial dacoit gang.

An official told APP on Sunday that the incident occurred in the jurisdiction of Sumbal Police Station, where accomplices of the arrested suspects opened indiscriminate fire on the police team in an attempt to free the detainees.

Thanks to bulletproof jackets and comprehensive security measures, all police officers remained unharmed during the assault, he added.

He said that two of the arrested suspects were injured in the crossfire initiated by their own accomplices. The injured individuals were immediately shifted to a hospital for medical treatment.

The official further stated that the arrested suspects are habitual offenders with a criminal history spanning serious cases across Punjab and Islamabad.

He reaffirmed that the Islamabad Capital Police, under the leadership of DIG Muhammad Jawad Tariq, remains fully committed and prepared at all times to safeguard the lives, property, and dignity of the citizens.