Suspect Held In House Robbery Case; Gold, Cash Recovered
Dera Ismail Khan (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 17th Sep, 2026)
The district police have arrested a suspect in a house robbery case and recovered eight tolas of gold, Rs100,000 in cash, and a pistol allegedly used in the crime, according to police.
The robbery occurred some time ago in the Ghebi area within Bandkorai police station limits. Several men wearing official uniforms allegedly entered a house at night on the pretext of conducting a search operation and stole gold ornaments, cash, and mobile phones.
A special team led by DSP Paharpur Parvez Shah and comprising SHO Bandkorai Ismail Khan was formed to track down the suspects. Utilizing modern scientific and technical methods, they traced and arrested Abid Ali , son of Abdul Ali, a resident of Bannu currently residing in Lakhra, Dera Ismail Khan. Eight tolas of gold, Rs100,000 in cash, and a pistol allegedly used in the robbery were also seized from his possession.
Police stated that raids are ongoing to arrest remaining suspects and recover the rest of the stolen property. The arrested suspect has been taken into custody for further investigation.
SP Paharpur Parvez Shah expressed efforts to apprehend all involved in the case, emphasizing eliminating crime from the Paharpur division as a top police priority. DPO Dera Ziauddin Ahmed commended SP Paharpur and his team for their recovery efforts and directed them to intensify their pursuit of remaining suspects and stolen goods.