RAWALPINDI: A senior traffic warden was robbed of his official motorcycle by two unidentified gunmen as he headed home after performing special duty at Qasim Aviation Base on Sunday, police said.

Tasleem Mehmood was traveling on his official motorcycle when two motorbike riders intercepted him near TM Park.

He complained to R.A. Bazaar police that he was held at gunpoint by the robbers who forced him to give up his motorcycle and wallet.

One of the gunmen drove away on the warden’s motorbike while his accomplice followed him on his own vehicle.— Staff Reporter

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