LAHORE : Organised Crime Unit Chung has arrested a gang of 15 pickpockets from Minar-e-Pakistan Jalsa. The arrested pickpockets told the police they belonged to Sindh and came to Minar-e-Pakistan Jalsa for stealing cash. They said they had a group of 40 to 45 pickpockets. They pickpocketed citizens in rallies and crowded places, Chung DSP Farooq Asghar Awan said. They are history-sheeters and involved in dozens of theft incidents. Further investigation is under way. The accused were arrested with the help of professional skills, modern technology and public relations, said Chung DSP. The accused will be severely punished with the help of prosecution partnership. Further operations will continue against the criminal elements. Certificate of appreciation from DIG Organized Crime Unit Lahore was given to DSP Chung and his team.
(The News)
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