Robbers have a field day in capital

Deprive citizens of 18 motorcycles, a car, other valuables

ISLAMABAD:

A wave of street crime has left the citizens of federal in distress after 18 motorcycles, a car, thousands of rupees in cash, mobile phones, and valuables worth millions of rupees were stolen in different incidents.

Despite the registration of cases against unidentified suspects, the police stations concerned have yet to trace the culprits.

Muhammad Jawad reported to the Abpara police the loss of his mobile phone, identity card, driver's license, and Rs15,000 in cash due to a theft incident.

Raja Zain Ali informed the Margalla police about the theft of his printer. Tahseen Tahir, also at Margalla police station, reported the theft of his laptop and Rs91,000. Mohammad Aleem lodged a complaint at Margalla police station regarding the theft of his iron grill. Amir Latif, at the same police station, reported a mobile phone snatching incident. uhammad Adnan Khan informed the Singjani Police about the theft of Rs500,000.

Sajjad Masih, at the I/9 police station, reported the snatching of a motorcycle and Rs5,000. The surge in these incidents has raised concerns among citizens, demanding increased vigilance and effective measures from law enforcement agencies to curb the rising tide of theft and street crime in the capital city.

Published in The Express Tribune, February 23^rd, 2024.