LAHORE: Police have arrested 4 suspects concerned in robbing spectators attending Pakistan vs. New Zealand match (Pak vs NZ), ARY Information reported.
In accordance with a spokesperson for Lahore police, the Gulberg police carried out an operation at Kalma Chowk, apprehending a four-member gang that had been concentrating on followers at gunpoint.
The suspects had been present in possession of seven cellphones, over Rs 200,000 in money, and jewellery.
The police revealed that the gang members, recognized as Shiraz, Tauseef, Noor, and Ali Raza, had been from Peshawar and had rented a home in Lahore to hold out their crimes.
A case has been registered in opposition to the arrested people, and authorities have intensified patrolling across the stadium to make sure safety.
Learn Extra: New Zealand beat Pakistan by 78 runs in tri-series opener
Earlier, Glenn Phillips scored a fiery unbeaten ton after Kane Williamson and Daryl Mitchell’s fifties to assist New Zealand defeat Pakistan by 78 runs within the tri-nation collection opener on Saturday.
Inexperienced Shirts collapsed for 252 in 47.5 overs in opposition to New Zealand at Gaddafi Stadium.
Pakistan’s chase of a mammoth 331-run goal led to disappointment, regardless of a promising begin from opener Fakhar Zaman who top-scored with 84 off 69 balls, smashing 4 sixes and 7 boundaries.
The group’s batting, significantly from star batters Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan, was a disappointment as they misplaced their wickets scoring solely 10 and three runs respectively.
Vice-captain Salman Ali Agha confirmed some battle with a 51-ball 40, however Michael Bracewell reduce brief his keep. Abrar Ahmed additionally offered some late resistance with an unbeaten 25 off 15 balls, however by then, the match had already slipped out of arms.
Haris Rauf picked up a possible damage, as he walked out within the first innings, and didn’t come out to bat.
New Zealand’s bowling assault was damaging, with Mitchell Santner and Matt Henry selecting up three wickets every, whereas Bracewell took two to seal a snug win for the guests.