LAHORE: Islampura police on Tuesday arrested two suspects for allegedly robbing a citizen of Rs327,600 on Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jilani Road, with the shop owner’s nephew identified as the alleged mastermind of the crime.
According to a spokesperson for the DIG Operations, the suspects, identified as Shehryar and Sikandar, allegedly planned and carried out the robbery, fleeing with the cash after depriving citizen Muhammad Faisal of the amount.
Police arrested both suspects and recovered the looted cash and weapons allegedly used in the crime, the spokesperson added.
Further legal proceedings were underway against the suspects.
Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Operations Faisal Kamran said those involved in planning or committing crimes would not be allowed to escape the law. He added that Lahore Police were continuing indiscriminate action against those involved in crimes against citizens and their property.