Major diesel theft plot foiled, stolen diesel worth lacs recovered

SUKKUR  –  Sukkur Police have launched a major action against diesel thieves, arresting 12 suspects and seizing 06 Mazda vehicles loaded with diesel, recovering 2,700 litres of stolen diesel. On the directives of SSP Sukkur Ahmed Chaudhry, the Sukkur Police continue their operations against persons involved in illegal activities. Led by DSP Abdul Qadir Soomro, SHO PS Abad, acting on secret information on Monday, conducted successful operations within his jurisdiction and arrested 12 suspects along with 06 Mazda vehicles loaded with diesel. 2,700 litres of stolen diesel was recovered from tanks built inside the suspects’ Mazda vehicles.

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The arrested suspects have been identified as Sohno Bangalani, Tariq Buriro, Paiand Khan Durrani, Nadir Ali Gadhi, Shaman Ali Chandio, Badruddin Jamali, Inayatullah Brohi, Haroon Shamalani, Abdul Karim Shar, Akbar Bangalani, Gulzar Gadhi and Azizullah Gadhi.

During preliminary interrogation, the suspects told police that they used to steal diesel from oil depots/petrol pumps and sell it illegally at different places in the city.

Cases have been registered against the suspects and further investigation has been started.

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