Key Takeaways
- Islamabad witnessed more than 45 crime incidents over the past week.
- Incidents included car thefts, mobile phone and cash snatchings, and robberies.
- Criminal gangs were most active within the jurisdictions of Karachi Company, Khanna, Sumbal, Margalla, and Sabzi Mandi police stations.
Islamabad has experienced a significant rise in crime over the past week, with more than 45 incidents reported across various districts. The federal capital saw an increase in car thefts, mobile phone and cash snatchings, as well as robberies, according to data compiled by Business Recorder.
Among the most notable cases were two murders and the recovery of two bodies by police. Criminal gangs were particularly active within the jurisdictions of Karachi Company, Khanna, Sumbal, Margalla, and Sabzi Mandi police stations during this period.
In one incident, a security guard was critically injured after unidentified armed robbers opened fire during a robbery in Shahzad Town Police Station. The assailants, riding on a motorcycle, snatched mobile phones and cash from two security guards before fleeing the scene. One of the security guards offered resistance, prompting the robbers to open fire and seriously injure him.
Another incident involved a taxi driver, Shah Maqbool, who was stabbed when he resisted a robbery within the jurisdiction of Sabzi Mandi Police Station. The driver picked up two unidentified young men from Aabpara for Faizabad but was instructed by them to make a U-turn near CDA Kacha Stop in Sector I-10. Upon reaching this location, the suspects held him at gunpoint and snatched Rs 15,000 in cash and his mobile phone. When the driver resisted, the assailants attacked him with knives, leaving him seriously injured.
During the week, Karachi Company Police Station registered one robbery, one street crime incident, and three vehicle theft cases. Khanna Police Station recorded two robbery cases, two street crime incidents, and one vehicle theft case. These statistics highlight the ongoing challenges faced by law enforcement in maintaining public safety.
The data underscores the need for enhanced security measures and increased police presence in high-risk areas to prevent such incidents from escalating further. Authorities are urging citizens to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities immediately.
