Armed dacoits' gangs playing havoc in Pindi round the clock.

RAWALPINDI -- The armed gangs of dacoits have deprived many citizens of cash, mobile phones and other valuables on gunpoint in different strikes in the city besides shooting and injuring manager of government subsidised flour point on Adiala Road, informed sources on Monday.

According to sources, two dacoits riding on a bike intercepted a mini truck at Main Street of Sadiq Town and held driver, who was returning to officer after selling saasta flour, on gunpoint. The dacoits snatched Rs 300, 000 from the driver, shot and injured him over showing resistance. After committing the crime, the dacoits managed to flee from the scene. The incident took place within limits of Police Station Saddar Bairooni wherein police filed a case and began investigation.

The injured driver namely Ejaz was moved to hospital for medical treatment. Likewise, three robbers stormed into house of Muhammad Amir in Raja Akram Colony and made off with Rs 40,00,000 and 70 tolas of gold, sources said. Muhammad Pervaiz of Musa Villas told PS Saddar Bairooni that armed robbers entered into his home and made the...