Seven member ‘Topi Gang’ involved in 900 crimes arrested

KARACHI, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 18th Mar, 2026) Pakistan Rangers Sindh arrested seven suspects belonging to the “Topi Gang”, allegedly involved in more than 900 criminal incidents across Sindh, during an intelligence-based operation here in Korangi.

According to a Rangers spokesperson on Wednesday, the arrested suspects were identified as Muhammad Zafar son of Muhammad Aslam, Sajan son of Sangi Khan, Muhammad Waqar son of Ghulam Rasool, Daniyal son of Muhammad Ishaq, Shahzaib son of Muhammad Babar, Shahid son of Muhammad Shafi and Muhammad Ismail son of Muhammad Shafi.

During the operation, Rangers recovered one unlicensed pistol with ammunition, two toy pistols, eight mobile phones and cash from their possession.

The suspects were allegedly involved in multiple incidents of robbery, street crime, motorcycle theft and snatching, as well as pickpocketing since 2018.

Officials said the gang was part of an organised network operating across Sindh, including Sukkur, Kandhkot and Rohri, in addition to various areas of Karachi such as Quaidabad, Bhains Colony, Manzil Pump and Bilal Colony, where they were involved in robbing commuters, street crimes and house robberies.

The suspects were also involved in multiple pickpocketing incidents targeting passengers in public buses in Karachi.

The spokesperson added that suspect Muhammad Zafar could be clearly seen in CCTV footage during a robbery incident.

Several First Information Reports (FIRs) had already been registered against the accused at different police stations, while raids were being conducted to arrest other members of the gang.

The arrested suspects, along with recovered weapon and other items, have been handed over to police for further legal action.