A massive uptick in killings, street crimes and robbery incidents have been reported in Karachi as Karachi police have completely failed to safeguard local citizens from robbers and dacoits.
A few days back, another university student named Areeb became victim of mobile snatching incident. According to police, they arrested a suspect while others are still at large.
Since the start of this year, more than 35 people were killed during decoity incidents in port city and over 100 citizens got injured in these incidents.
Another incident happened in Korangi Allah Wala Town wherein a university student was killed during a robbery because of resistance. Laraib was the eldest among his four brothers and sisters.
According to Karachi Police DIG (East) upon finding the deceased's stolen cellphone, an accused person was arrested and the inquiry was underway.
Sindh govt stance on street crimes
Sindh government officials said government have been trying to cope up with the ongoing law and order situation.
Pakistan People's Party (PPP) MNA Nasir Hussain Shah said that there should not be a single incident of street crimes, the Chief Minister also called a meeting regarding street crimes.
He further said that strict actions will be taken against anyone who is negligent regarding performing their duties.
Another government official Sardar shah revealed that the law and order situation was not at all good during the caretaker government tenure.
Street crimes are increasing day by day and the local police have failed to protect the local citizens.
Opp blames Police for street crimes
Sindh Assembly Opp members put blame on police for uptick in robbery incidents.