Islamabad Capital Territory Police Dismantles 840 Active Gangs, Recovers Stolen Properties Worth Over Rs 654 Million

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The Islamabad Capital Territory Police (ICTP) has conducted a sustained crackdown on criminal gangs and networks across the federal territory, resulting in the dismantling of 840 active gangs, apprehending 1,911 suspected members, and recovering and handing over stolen properties worth Rs 654.52 million to lawful owners. The crackdown, conducted between January 1, 2024, and February 16, 2025, also led to the arrest of 1,637 proclaimed offenders (POs) and 2,503 target offenders (TOs) between January 2024 and July 15, 2025. The police have also recovered stolen vehicles valued at Rs 34.5 million and returned them to their rightful owners.

Key Takeaways:

  • 840 active criminal gangs were dismantled by ICTP between January 1, 2024, and February 16, 2025, as part of a sustained crackdown on criminal networks.
  • A total of 1,911 suspected members of these gangs were apprehended during the same period.
  • 1,637 proclaimed offenders (POs) were arrested between January 1, 2024, and July 15, 2025, in addition to 2,503 target offenders (TOs) apprehended during the same period.
  • 9,494 property crime cases were reported across Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) police stations between January 1, 2024, and February 16, 2025, marking a 9% decline from the 10,303 cases recorded during the corresponding period in 2023.
  • Islamabad Capital Police successfully oversaw security arrangements for 1,844 events and law and order situations throughout the federal capital from January 2024 to July 15, 2025.

Statistics:

  • 1,911 suspected members of active criminal gangs were apprehended by ICTP between January 1, 2024, and February 16, 2025.
  • 9,494 property crime cases were reported across ICT police stations between January 1, 2024, and February 16, 2025.
  • 1,637 proclaimed offenders (POs) were arrested between January 1, 2024, and July 15, 2025.
  • Rs 654.52 million worth of stolen properties were recovered and returned to their lawful owners by ICTP.
  • A total of 2,503 target offenders (TOs) were apprehended between January 1, 2024, and July 15, 2025.
  • Islamabad Capital Police successfully oversaw security arrangements for 1,844 events and law and order situations throughout the federal capital from January 2024 to July 15, 2025.

Sources:

  • Islamabad Capital Territory Police (ICTP)
  • Senate of Pakistan
  • Islamabad Capital Territory Police press release