Looted money taken to the gang leader, who then distributed it among members
Pakistan Rangers (Sindh) arrest four suspected members of a street criminal gang in Karachi. PHOTO: RANGERS OF PAKISTAN (SINDH)
KARACHI:
The Sindh Rangers have arrested four suspected members of a street criminal gang in Karachi, according to a press release issued on April 6 by the force’s headquarters.
The statement said the suspects – Saeed ur Rehman alias Kumandan, Sabir alias Sheena, Ikram alias Akro and Akash alias Punjabi – were arrested during an intelligence operation at Gulshan Ghazi in Baldia town. They are accused of being involved in “multiple incidents of theft and street crimes” in Baldia Town, Gulshan Ghazi and 24 Market.
According to the Rangers, Saeed ur Rehman, “the leader of the Kumandan gang”, was responsible for “providing weapons for the robberies”. At the same time, other members committed crimes under his supervision. The statement added that “the looted money was taken to the gang leader, who would then distribute it among the members.”
Officials said the suspects “can be clearly seen in CCTV footage” recorded during the incidents and described them as “habitual offenders” who had previously been arrested and jailed.
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The statement added that searches are underway to apprehend other members of the group, while the arrested suspects have been handed over to the police for further legal action.
Rangers also appealed to the public to report any criminal activity to the nearest Ranger checkpoint, call the Rangers helpline on 1101 or send information via WhatsApp to 0347-9001111. “The identity of the informants will remain confidential,” they said.
