Key Takeaways
- Thieves stole streetlight wires worth Rs1 million from F-9 Park, Islamabad.
- The incident has left a large portion of the park without electricity and in darkness.
- Police registered a case under Section 379 of the Pakistan Penal Code.
Thieves have stolen streetlight wires worth around Rs1 million from F-9 Park in Islamabad, leaving a significant area of the park dark and without power. The theft was reported to police after sub-engineer Inayat Ullah Khan filed a complaint at Margalla police station.
According to the first information report (FIR), a security supervisor noticed that several streetlights were not functioning properly. Upon investigation, he discovered that electricity wires had been cut and stolen from the park. The sub-engineer was then informed, who subsequently approached the police for legal action.
The incident is not an isolated case; similar thefts of electric wires have occurred in F-9 Park before, causing repeated financial losses to the department. The latest theft has once again disrupted lighting in one of Islamabad’s major public parks, raising concerns over security and maintenance.
Inayat Ullah Khan, the sub-engineer who filed the complaint, stated that such incidents are not uncommon. He said, 'We have faced this issue several times before, but it is disheartening to see the repeated financial losses.'
The stolen material is believed to have been sold as scrap, which has resulted in significant disruptions for park visitors and residents who rely on proper lighting for safety and convenience.
Police registered a case under Section 379 of the Pakistan Penal Code after receiving the complaint. The FIR also noted that similar incidents had occurred previously, indicating a pattern of theft in the area.
The incident has sparked discussions about the security measures in place at F-9 Park and the need for better maintenance practices to prevent such thefts from recurring. Local authorities are now working on enhancing security protocols and addressing the root causes of these repeated incidents.
'We have faced this issue several times before, but it is disheartening to see the repeated financial losses.'
Inayat Ullah Khan, Sub-engineer
