LAHORE: Lahore Police have arrested four suspects in connection with the snatching of an iPhone 17 Pro and an Oppo A9 from a citizen at Akbar Chowk Flyover, with investigators alleging that the victim’s own friend played a key role in planning the incident.
Four Suspects Arrested
According to a spokesperson for DIG Operations Lahore, police launched a technical investigation immediately after the incident and examined CCTV footage while conducting backtracking of the suspects’ movements.
During analysis of the footage, investigators reportedly became suspicious of the victim’s friend. Police said subsequent questioning and CCTV evidence helped establish links that led investigators to uncover the alleged plan behind the incident.
According to police, the suspects were arrested following information obtained during the investigation. The arrested men were identified as Mudassar, Maqsood, Ali Raza and Zeeshan.
Mobile Phones and Pistols Recovered
Police said the suspects also disclosed their alleged involvement in other incidents during questioning. Ten mobile phones and two pistols were recovered from their possession, according to the DIG Operations spokesperson.
A case has been registered and the suspects have been handed over to the Investigation Wing for further questioning and legal proceedings.
Police said further investigation remains underway.
