Three Islamabad police officials held for Rs8m robbery at Chinese home

Islamabad police have arrested three of their own officials in connection with the robbery of Rs8 million from a Chinese citizen's home, UrduPoint reported on Saturday.

The three officials had formed a gang and were involved in thefts, the report said, describing the arrests as a breakthrough in the case. The report did not identify the arrested men, nor did it say when or where in the capital the robbery took place.

The Chinese national's identity was not disclosed. According to UrduPoint, the arrests followed an investigation into the robbery at the Chinese citizen's residence. The report provided no details about the stolen cash or other valuables.

Police have not issued a formal statement on the matter. The report said the three officials were in custody and that further arrests could be made as the investigation continued. It was not clear whether the arrested officials were serving or suspended at the time of the robbery.

The case has drawn attention to the security of Chinese nationals in Islamabad. Pakistan has repeatedly promised to strengthen protection for Chinese citizens working on projects under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor. The report did not link this robbery to any wider pattern.

UrduPoint did not say how the police connected the three officials to the gang or whether any stolen property had been recovered. The report also did not mention whether the Chinese embassy or the affected citizen had commented on the arrests.

Requests for comment from Islamabad police were not immediately answered.