Peshawar:Melward police in Khyber district arrested two suspects allegedly involved in the theft of Rs six million from a house in the Gadmalang area and recovered the stolen cash along with two pistols from their possession.
According to police, unidentified thieves had stolen Rs six million from the residence of Zeeshan, son of Zahid, a resident of Gadmalang and belonging to the Kamarkhel tribe, within the jurisdiction of Melward Police Station on September 10, 2026.
Taking notice of the incident, District Police Officer Khyber Waqar Ahmed constituted a special team under the supervision of Station House Officer (SHO) Melward Mughreb Afridi. The team was headed by Additional SHOs Lal Kalam and Saleem Khan, along with Outpost In-charge Yousaf Khan.
The police team conducted investigations on scientific and professional lines, using modern technology and carrying out raids at different locations to trace the suspects allegedly involved in the theft.
As a result of the successful operation, police arrested Mustafa, son of Wahab, belonging to the Kamarkhel tribe, and Umar, son of Bashai, belonging to the Bar Qamberkhel tribe.
Police said the stolen Rs six million was recovered from the arrested suspects, while two pistols were also seized from their possession. The suspects were shifted to the lock-up for further investigation.
DPO Waqar Ahmed said the Melward Police had traced the suspects through modern technology, scientific methods and professional investigation in the important Rs 6 million theft case.
He appreciated the police team for its successful operation and directed that action against criminal elements be further intensified to ensure the protection of citizens’ lives, property and belongings.