House of late poet Ahmad Faraz looted in Islamabad

Robbers held poet's son and wife hostage at gunpoint, stole cash, medal and other valuables

ISLAMABAD: Unidentified robbers looted on Tuesday the house of legendary poet Ahmad Faraz in G-6 sector of Islamabad.

According to Islamabad police, three robbers had entered the residence on April 7 and held his son - Sarmad Faraz - and wife hostage at gunpoint.

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The miscreants took away cash, medal and other valuables from his residence.

Station House Officer Aabpara Khalid Awan said police was unable to arrest the assailants as they were informed late by Faraz’s family.

He said Investigation Officer Ghulam Rasool is making all efforts to arrest the robbers.

“We hope that we will be able to arrest them soon,” Awan added.

The Quick Response Force - which is constantly patrolling the city - reportedly failed to reach the site on time.