ISLAMABAD:
The federal capital is currently witnessing a surge in street crime as incidents of mugging at gunpoint and theft of vehicles have seen a steep spike with the onset of the new year.
A spokesperson for the police said that a car and seven motorcycles were stolen from various areas of the capital by unknown suspects.
A citizen Muhammad Hamid reported to Abpara police that the unidentified muggers looted his mobile phone, ATM card, identity card, and Rs3,500 in cash from the G-7 area while another citizen told the Karachi Company police station that unknown suspects took away his car from G-8 Markaz.
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A man named Tariq Jalal informed the Tarnol police that Rs0.3 million, a laptop, and other belongings were stolen from his residence. Afaq Hussain reported to Tarnol police that Rs1,500 was stolen from him in the Khadda market.
Another complainant informed the Golra police that his motorcycle was stolen from Dhok Kashmiriyan.
Meanwhile, the Sumbal police station reported that household items were stolen from a house in the G-12 area, while the Sangjani police said armed snatchers took away a complainant’s mobile phone in the B-12 area. On the other hand, Saad Mansoor reported to Sabzi Mandi police station that his mobile phone was stolen in the Carriage Factory area. Umar Daraz informed Sabzi Mandi police station that his mobile phone was stolen, and Nabeel Ahmad reported that his motorcycle and mobile were stolen.
Published in The Express Tribune, January 14th, 2024.
