KARACHI: Police claimed to have arrested four suspected robbers allegedly involved in looting citizens by posing themselves as riders of an online bike-hailing service.

The Special Investigation Unit (SIU) conducted a raid in Yousuf Plaza and busted the four-member gang. The criminals were identified as Waqas, Kamran, Imran, and Muhammad Rahman.

Four pistols, two motorcycles and helmets inscribed with the name of the bike-hailing service were recovered from their possession.

Published in Dawn, July 10th, 2023

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