Karachi Police on Tuesday claimed to have successfully apprehended members of the notorious criminal gang known as the "Asif Burger" gang. According to police, this group was involved in a wide range of criminal activities, including car thefts, mobile phone and laptop robberies, online bank heists, all conducted through fraudulent women's identities. The operation resulted in the arrest of multiple suspects from the Sarjani area of Sindh's capital, Karachi.

The arrested individuals include the leader of the gang, Asif Burger, as well as his associates Ramiz (alias Raheel), Umar, Daniyal, Sarfraz, and Ali Raza. However, one member of the gang, Wajid, managed to evade capture, prompting a manhunt by law enforcement agencies. The modus operandi of the gang was cunning. Asif Burger, the ringleader, specialized in creating fake female identities to lure unsuspecting victims. He would use these fake IDs to pose as a potential buyer of mobile phones and laptops, only to rob the unsuspecting citizens who responded to his calls.

To facilitate their criminal activities, Asif Burger provided his gang members with all the necessary tools, including weapons, motorcycles, and accommodation. Their crime spree primarily targeted areas in District Central and West of Karachi. The gang's criminal activities were not limited to thefts. They also targeted bankgoers, with member Raheel (alias Ramiz) reportedly creating distractions within banks to alert his fellow gang members to potential victims. Additionally, the gang did not spare parents outside schools and coaching centers, further exacerbating the security concerns in the region.

Tragically, the gang's activities turned violent when they shot a citizen in the Sirjani Sector 7A area, highlighting the danger they posed to the community. The Asif Burger gang's criminal activities extended to vehicle theft, as they managed to seize a car within Timuriya limits and a motorcycle from the Hydari area. Karachi Police have now initiated a thorough investigation into the arrested suspects to bring them to justice.

 
Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP)