CTD busts inter-district bike theft gang; seven held, 38 motorcycles recovered

ATTOCK, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 28th Apr, 2026) The Counter Terrorism Department (Punjab) (CTD) Attock has arrested seven members of an inter-district motorcycle theft and drug trafficking gang, including its alleged ringleader, and recovered 38 stolen motorcycles along with weapons and tampering tools, officials said on Tuesday.

According to police sources, CTD teams conducted snap-checking at Shakar Dara Mor and Burhan Mor within the jurisdiction of Attock Saddar police station on the night of April 20. When signalled to stop, the suspects allegedly opened indiscriminate fire on the police party. In retaliatory action, the gang’s ringleader, identified as Fahad Mehmood alias Setu, along with two accomplices — Arman alias Amir and Nadeem Ahmed — was arrested in an injured condition.

During initial interrogation, the arrested suspects disclosed information leading to further raids, resulting in the arrest of four more gang members — Ajmal Khan, Bilal Mohammad, Hamid Ali and Waleed Khan.

Police said two 30-bore pistols and equipment used for tampering with motorcycle registration numbers were also recovered from their possession.

Officials added that the suspects are habitual offenders and have a history of involvement in multiple cases of robbery, theft and narcotics dealing. The recovered motorcycles were reportedly stolen from various localities in Attock and Rawalpindi.

Meanwhile, at a ceremony, CTD Attock District Officer Yasir Matloob Kiani, on the directions of regional authorities, handed over the recovered motorcycles to their rightful owners. Authorities commended the performance of the CTD team and reiterated their resolve to continue operations against criminal elements.