{
  "id": 9700548,
  "title": "3 policemen found running ‘dacoits gang’ in Islamabad",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/3-policemen-found-running-dacoits-gang-in-islamabad",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-25T04:42:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn - Pakistan",
    "slug": "dawn-pakistan",
    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2032403/3-policemen-found-running-dacoits-gang-in-islamabad"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Islamabad witnessed a shocking revelation as three policemen were implicated in running a \"dacoit gang.\" The incident came to light when the gang was apprehended during an investigation of a dacoity case targeting Chinese nationals in G-10/4 on September 13. An official from the capital police's Public Relations Branch confirmed the policemen's involvement in operating the gang, though additional details were withheld.\n\nSources disclosed that the gang was dismantled after the suspects overpowered two security guards at the main gate of the compound, armed with weapons and disguised in police uniforms. They held the guards and six other individuals hostage, threatening dire consequences if resistance was offered. The culprits detained the victims in a room, searching for cash and valuables, ultimately seizing approximately Rs8 million from the Chinese nationals. They also managed to take away a DVR during their escape.\n\nUpon registering a case under sections of the Pakistan Penal Code for dacoity, impersonating a public servant, and wearing or carrying a public servant's garb or token fraudulently, the police launched an investigation and utilized CCTV footage to trace the suspects. The suspects eventually turned themselves in at a police installation, leading to the arrest of the three policemen, who subsequently identified their accomplices. The identity of the informant who provided the tip that led to the dacoity remains unknown.\n\nAn odd discovery during the investigation revealed that the Special Protection Unit of the capital police, tasked with safeguarding Chinese nationals, was absent from the residence where the dacoity occurred. The Chinese nationals had hired private security guards instead. The incident highlights the disregard for standard operating procedures and the potential risks posed by such actions. The case garnered significant attention in Dawn on September 25th, 2026.",
  "summary": "ISLAMABAD: Three policemen serving in the capital police were found involved in operating a “dacoit gang” in Islamabad along with their accomplices. An official of the Public Relations Branch of the capital police confirmed the involvement of the three officials in operating a gang, but didn’t provide further details. Sources in the police said the gang was busted during the investigation of a…",
  "key_points": [
    "Three policemen implicated in running a dacoit gang in Islamabad.",
    "Gang dismantled after overpowering guards and holding hostages.",
    "Police launched investigation using CCTV footage to trace suspects."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The involvement of three policemen in a dacoit gang undermines public trust and raises concerns about the accountability and integrity of Islamabad's law enforcement agencies.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}