Mirpur, Pakistan administrated Kashmir — The Mirpur Police have successfully apprehended an inter-provincial gang involved in multiple robberies, recovering looted cash, valuables, and illegal weapons, officials confirmed. In a separate case, the police also arrested a suspect accused of attempting to kill his wife by setting her on fire due to domestic disputes.
Speaking at a press conference, SSP Mirpur Khurram Iqbal detailed that on the night of 10–11 May 2025, at approximately 3:15 a.m., three armed men entered the residence of Muhammad Rasheed, son of Muhammad Sajawal, in Khehri Bala, Dadyal. The intruders forcibly took bangles and earrings from Rasheed’s wife and stole around PKR 40,000–50,000 in cash before fleeing. The incident was registered under FIR 134/25 at Dadyal Police Station under EHA-17(3), APC-458/337A/34.
During the investigation, police officer Zohaib Tahir employed modern forensic and investigative techniques to trace one of the suspects, Qasim Ali, son of Mehmood Ali, resident of Thathi, Gujar Khan, who works as a plumber in Dadyal. Following Qasim Ali’s interrogation, five additional accomplices were identified and arrested:
Usman, son of Mushtaq, resident of Jabr, Gujar Khan, Rawalpindi District
Muhammad Naseer, alias Saleem, son of Mahmood, resident of Kotla Musa Khan Ahmedpur Sharqia, Bahawalpur District
Zafar Ali, son of Mazhar Ali, resident of Dipalpur Hall, Khadimabad
Yasir, son of Nasir, resident of Devna Mandi, Gujrat
Ali Akbar, son of Ali Sher, resident of Wahari, Khadimabad
Authorities reported that the recovered stolen items total approximately PKR 2.1 million.
Officials also noted that on 5 February 2025, the same gang robbed Muhammad Bashir, son of Diwan Ali, in Sochani, Dadyal, stealing 6 gold bangles, 2 gold bracelets, 1 gold ring, and PKR 9,000 in cash at gunpoint. This case was registered as FIR 40/25 under the same legal provisions.
Further investigations revealed that the gang had also targeted overseas Pakistanis returning from the UK. In 2024, they committed a robbery at the home of Muhammad Sagheer, son of Abdul Latif, in Kondor, Dadyal, stealing 4 high-value mobile phones, PKR 100,000, and £500. This incident was recorded under FIR 187/24 at Dadyal Police Station under EHA-17(3), APC-324/458/337/342.
During the ongoing investigation, police also recovered illegal firearms from the suspects’ possession, including:
2 Kalashnikov rifles
2 pistols (30 bore)
2 shotguns (12 bore)
23 rounds of ammunition, 5 cartridges, and 3 magazines
A separate case under the Illegal Arms Act has been registered against the suspects. Authorities stated that further investigation is ongoing, with additional revelations expected.
The Mirpur Police have assured the public that the gang members will be prosecuted under relevant criminal and arms laws, and continued operations will target cross-border and inter-provincial crime networks.
Inter-Provincial Robbery Gang Busted in Mirpur: Loot and Illegal Weapons Recovered
