At least 16 killed in mugging incidents in Karachi during Ramadan

• 6,780 street crime incidents took place in Karachi this month.
• Number of cell phones snatched in meantime is 1,600.
• CM lauds police for recovering two hostages.

KARACHI: At least 16 citizens have been killed due to robbers’ firing during Ramadan in Karachi, Geo News reported on Monday.

As per the report, 6,780 street crime incidents took place in Karachi in one month, while 20 vehicles were snatched and more than 130 others stolen.

The report revealed that 830 motorcycles were snatched and 4,200 others stolen during Ramadan. Whereas, the number of mobile phones snatched was 1,600, it said.

Considering the deteriorating law and order situation, Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah directed the police to boost security and monitoring in Karachi, as a large number of people throng to markets two days ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr.

Presiding the meeting regarding the law and order situation in Karachi, CM Murad directed the police to ensure that people’s lives and properties are protected.

The chief minister also lauded the police force for recovering two hostages, Abdullah and Kashif, during a raid in Baldia Town. DIG Muqaddas Haider, SSP Zafar Siddiqui, DSP Qaiser Shah, Inspector Abid Hussain, Sub Inspector Ghulam Rasool, Head Constable Tariq Samad, Khawar Yusuf and Lady Constable Areesha Naz were included in the police party that carried out the raid.

The Karachi additional IG apprised the forum that the suspects Sabir Inayat Rehman, Hayat Ali And Wahidullah were injured when arrested. As per the details, the suspects had called the victims on the pretext of sending them to Italy and abducted them.

After the abduction, Naveed Akhtar called their family to seek ransom. Police said the group mainly operated from abroad.

The Sindh CM said he would personally meet the police officials for their encouragement.

Murad said on an average daily 166 cases were lodged in Karachi, which was lower than other cities of the country.