Ferozepur Police achieve major breakthrough: 12 gang members, including 5 women, arrested with weapons
Ferozepur, September 24, 2024: In a significant breakthrough, Ferozepur police have apprehended 12 members of a notorious gang involved in a series of robberies and thefts across the city. Among those arrested are five women. The gang, which had been operating for a considerable time, was found in possession of lethal weapons.
Ferozepur City SHO Harinder Singh provided details, stating that following directives from SSP Ferozepur, police teams were deployed, and checkpoints were established around the city to curb the rising crime. This strategic move led to the successful capture of the gang, which had been particularly active in the Sabzi Mandi area.
The gang primarily targeted lone pedestrians, robbing them of mobile phones, motorcycles, and cash. Their operations typically took place between midnight and early morning, from 12 AM to 6 AM. Some women in the gang played a crucial role by luring unsuspecting victims and assisting in the robberies before making a quick escape.
Of the 12 members arrested, seven are men and five are women. The police also revealed that five additional members, including three women and two men, managed to escape during the operation. A case has been registered against 17 individuals, and efforts are ongoing to locate the absconding members.