Police arrest three suspects of Orangi Town robbery

KARACHI: The Karachi police on Friday arrested three private suspects allegedly involved in the Orangi Town No 5 robbery incident along a team of present and former police officials at a trader’s house in Karachi, Bol News reported.

The investigation sources said the three arrested suspects were police informers and they were present at the time of the heinous crime at the affected house.

On November 22, the City Court in Karachi had sent Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Umair Tariq Bajari on physical remand under police custody in the Orangi Town robbery case.

The alleged incident revolved around DSP Umair Tariq, accused of robbing Rs 2 crore and 70 to 80 tola gold from businessman Shakir Khan’s house in Orangi.

DSP Umair Tariq Bajari was arrested by the Karachi Police West on November 21, for his ‘direct involvement’ in the Orangi Town heist.

The case, registered at Pirabad Police Station, had also implicated two gunmen, Khurram Ali and Farhan Ali.

During the court proceedings, the judge had requested a progress report from the investigating officer for the upcoming hearing.