Bandits continue to strike with impunity

KARACHI:

Street criminals are striking with impunity in the metropolis without any fear of police and other law enforcement agencies. Three women have fallen victim to robbers' brutal attacks for not stopping their cars during the past two days.

In Sohrab Goth, a woman and her daughter were shot and injured by bandits when they refused to pull up their car. The daughter, identified as 15-year-old Faryal, sustained a critical head injury from a gunshot and was rushed to the Civil Hospital Trauma Centre after initially receiving immediate medical assistance at a nearby private clinic.

In another incident, a woman was shot and injured by street criminals when she did not stop her car in Landhi late on Thursday.

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In a third incident, a 35-year-old man named Farhan was shot in the leg while resisting robbers in Korangi No 2. He was taken to JPMC, with rescuers suggesting the incident occurred due to resistance during a robbery.

Rising street crimes have created panic and fear among citizens. It is crucial to address the rising wave of bandit attacks, as they pose a serious threat to the safety of citizens across different neighbourhoods.

Published in The Express Tribune, February 18^th 2024.