Car riders steal goats tied outside house

Unidentified car riders stole three goats worth approximately Rs650,000 from outside a residence in the Chung area. The goats were tied outside the home of local resident Basit. Then thieves arrived in the car, loaded the animals and fled. Chung police registered a case and initiated an investigation by reviewing CCTV footage from the area to identify and apprehend the culprits. Other cases in which sacrificial animals were stolen have also been reported. According to Lahore police, 218 suspects have been arrested since May in connection with livestock theft and 161 cases have been registered. Capital City Police Officer Bilal Siddique Kamyana said special attention was being paid to curbing livestock theft, apprehending fraudsters and recovering stolen animals. The CCPO stated that comprehensive security and traffic management arrangements had been put in place for cattle markets, traders and the citizens. He directed the officers concerned to ensure protection of the traders and buyers from pickpockets and other criminals. He also ordered strict action against fraudsters involved in duping citizens with counterfeit currency.

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