Karachi police have apprehended five members of the Burmese gang after an encounter in Sarjani Town. The gang, notorious for robbing houses by posing as police and officials of a sensitive institution, has a history of criminal activities, including a robbery at the residence of former President Pervez Musharraf’s sister in 2002.
Key Details:
- Karachi police conducted an operation resulting in the arrest of five members of the Burmese gang involved in various criminal activities, including robbery, posing as law enforcement officials, and engaging in indecent acts during robberies.
- The arrested individuals are identified as Muhammad Ali, Ismail, Sikandar, Habibur Rehman, and Kabir, while one member, Yunus, managed to escape.
- The gang has a notorious history, and in 2002, they committed a robbery at the house of former President Pervez Musharraf’s sister.
- The modus operandi of the gang involved pretending to be police or agency officials during robberies. They were also accused of engaging in indecent acts, particularly targeting women during these criminal activities.
- Additionally, the gang faces allegations of kidnapping a businessman during their criminal operations.
- After the recent incident, the accused reportedly severed communication with each other within 15 to 20 days. Two key masterminds, Abdul Hafeez and Abul Hasan, were responsible for selling the looted jewelry.
- The gang’s criminal record now includes a total of eight deceased members, with two individuals currently absconding abroad.
The successful operation by Karachi police has led to the apprehension of key members of the Burmese gang, shedding light on their criminal activities, including a high-profile robbery dating back to 2002.
