Mob lynches suspected robber

People lynched a robber near Qasba Colony while his two accomplices suffered with brutal injuries.

According to details, three suspects were robbing citizens near Qasba Colony, in the area of Peerabad, when the area residents apprehended the robbers and tortured them.

As soon as the incident was reported, police reached the spot and rescued two of the suspects with major injuries while the third had lost his life during the torture.

The dead and injured robbers were shifted to Abbasi Shaheed hospital. The Police claimed that nothing was found from the dead and injured to identify their identity. Investigation will be initiated after the medical stability of the injured suspects.

Meanwhile, in the area of Orangi Town, citizens caught another robber and tortured him while his accomplice managed to escape from the scene.

The police reached the spot upon receiving the information and rescued robber from civilians. He was rushed to Abbasi Shaheed Hospital. The condition of the injured robber is critical, while the incident investigation is underway, said the police.

Published in The Express Tribune, June 28^th, 2022.