Synopsis
Karachi is currently facing a significant uptick in crime, highlighted by a recent armed robbery involving Rs 1.15 million at the Peoples' Bus Service. The city has reported numerous incidents of violence, theft, and fatalities, raising concerns about safety and law enforcement's effectiveness.Key Takeaways
- Karachi's crime rate is on the rise.
- Armed robbers recently stole Rs 1.15 million.
- Street crime has resulted in multiple fatalities.
- Residents report feeling unsafe in the city.
- Law enforcement struggles to maintain order.
Karachi, March 13 (NationPress) The financial center of Pakistan is experiencing an alarming increase in criminal activities. Recently, armed robbers seized Rs 1.15 million in cash from the employees of the Peoples' Bus Service in Gulshan-e-Hadeed late Wednesday night. The assailants fled with the money, firearms, and mobile devices. The bus driver reported that the robbery occurred at the final stop of their route, where the staff was taking a break.
Detailing the event, the bus driver mentioned that six perpetrators arrived in a vehicle, with four armed individuals compelling them into the bus at gunpoint before making off with Rs 1.15 million in cash, as reported by local media.
In another incident last week, three armed robbers invaded a store, stealing mobile phones, cash, and various valuables in Karachi. Despite numerous witnesses being present, the robbers escaped without encountering any resistance, according to Pakistan's Express Tribune.
The year 2025 is proving to be similar to 2024 for the residents of Karachi, with a troubling rise in street crime that has led to at least 19 fatalities since January in this provincial capital.
A report from the Citizens-Police Liaison Committee (CPLC) indicated that Karachi citizens reported the theft of 3,773 motorcycles and 195 cars throughout the metropolis in February. The report noted that 36 individuals lost their lives in various incidents, and 1,402 mobile phones were snatched in Karachi last month, as reported by Geo News.
Data released by the Pakistani Police last year revealed that over 250 people in Karachi were shot and killed, with an additional 1,052 individuals injured by street criminals between 2022 and 2024. Analysts have voiced serious concerns about Karachi's descent into lawlessness, as robbers claimed the lives of over 250 citizens in a span of three years.
Karachi's Inspector General of Police, Ghulam Nabi Memon, stated last year that the rise in street crime and ransom kidnappings in Sindh's riverine areas fostered a perception of law enforcement's failure to uphold order.
Many families in Karachi have endured the loss of loved ones due to street crimes, while others live in constant fear of becoming victims. Most citizens report that no street in the city feels secure, as they remain exposed to street criminals, even in crowded markets during daylight hours, as noted by Geo News.
