KARACHI: Deputy Superintendent of Police posted at Anti-Vehicle Lifting Cell (AVLC) here has been caught red-handed selling stolen motorcycles.

According to private TV channel report on conducting sting operation at AVLC office where DSP Nijabat Hussain was caught selling stolen motorcycles. During sting operation, it was revealed that DSP used to sell motorcycles recovered after theft. DSP Nijabat Hussain sold many motorcycles without informing original owners about recovery of their vehicles. DSP Hussain posted at AVLC East and citizens were complaining about his involvement in illegal activities. Deputed persons by channel bought two motorcycles from DSP for Rs 15,000 and Rs 20,000 as part of sting operation and recorded all conversations related to deals. It said said that operation was conducted with limited budget, and team could only purchase stolen motorcycles. He said that DSP is also involved in selling stolen cars. Sting operation has sent shockwaves through police department and an inquiry has been launched into matter. Incident raises questions about integrity of some police officials and their involvement in criminal activities.

Meanwhile, Senior Superintendent of Police AVLC Arif Aslam Rao took notice of report immediately removed DSP Nijabat Hussain from his post. Notification to remove DSP has been issued while investigation against him has started. Earlier in March, Deputy Inspector General of Police Ahmed Karim Jilani was arrested ‘red-handed’ while smuggling gutka and other drugs. Then Sindh Inspector General of Police Riffat Mukhtar also took notice of matter and suspended DSP, directing him to report to Central Police Office.