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Several others are also arrested with the army major, said the railways sources.—File photo
ISLAMABAD: An army officer was arrested in a case of theft of a Pakistan Railways' coach, reported DawnNews on Monday.
According to a statement issued by the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), Major Ayub had been taken into custody for his alleged involvement in theft of a coach filled with copper from Lahore railway station.
The ISPR further said that the investigation was underway and strict action would be taken against Ayub if found guilty.
Meanwhile, official sources of railways said that several others were also arrested with the major.
About 1.8 million rupees had been recovered from the suspects, the sources added.
