QUETTA – Quetta police have carried out 80 intelligence-based operations in the last month and a half, arresting dozens of suspects involved in murders, robberies and vehicle theft networks while recovering millions of rupees in stolen assets, senior officials said on Friday.
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The details were shared by DIG Police Imran Shoukat and SSP Serious Crime Investigation Wing Imran Qureshi during a press conference at the Police Lines.
Officials said one of the major achievements was the dismantling of an interprovincial vehicle theft gang that operated between Sindh and Balochistan. Four members of the network were arrested, and 20 stolen vehicles were recovered as part of the operation. The Serious Crime Investigation Wing also solved five blind murder cases and made arrests in multiple robbery incidents, recovering cash, weapons, mobile phones, narcotics and other stolen goods.
Overall, Quetta police arrested 12 suspects in various murder, theft and robbery cases. Among those apprehended were three suspects involved in the murder of Imad Kakar — a woman identified as Atiya Rehman, along with Roman Ilyas and Babar Ali. Officials also confirmed that the shop selling the unlicensed murder weapon had been sealed as part of the investigation.
Sharing additional updates, DIG Shoukat said police arrested two suspects, Abdullah and Ibrahim, for looting more than Rs20 million from a warehouse in the Sariab area after taking the security guard hostage. More than 80 per cent of the stolen items were recovered during the operation.
Police also arrested Fayyaz Ali, Sabir Ali and Muhammad Salman in a separate house robbery case, recovering over Rs7 million in gold jewellery, valuables and cash. In another incident, suspects Najibullah, Janan and Rahmatullah were arrested for snatching Rs11.8 million, which was also recovered. Officials said all suspects have been booked, and legal proceedings are underway.
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DIG Shoukat warned that illegal activities, including drug trade and smuggling of Iranian petrol, are fueling terrorism. He directed SHOs to curb all unlawful practices, warning that any officer found negligent would face suspension and disciplinary action. The officials also paid tribute to police personnel martyred in the line of duty and emphasised the importance of public cooperation for sustainable peace.