Street criminals claimed another life in Karachi’s Defense area when a man was shot dead over resisting a robbery attempt.
According to rescue sources, the incident took place on 26th Street, where the victim, identified as Muhammad Saeed, had withdrawn cash and was standing aside when the robbers approached him.
The unidentified armed assailants attempted to rob him, but faced resistance from the victim – identified as Saeed.
In response, the robbers opened fire, killing the citizens on the spot, and managed to escape the scene by firing several aerial shots.
Muhammad Saeed succumbed to his injuries, becoming the 105th victim of street crime in Karachi this year.
Sindh’s Inspector General (IG) of Police, Ghulam Nabi Memon, addressed the media after a meeting with the Chief Justice of the Sindh High Court.
Memon acknowledged the ongoing efforts to control street crime, emphasizing that although crime rates had decreased since 2013 and this year compared to last, meanwhile termed Saeed’s incidents tragic.
Memon stated that the solution lies in arresting and punishing the criminals responsible.
He also mentioned ongoing efforts to improve the security of foreigners in Karachi and the need for better training for security units.
The IG highlighted that committees are working on amending police rules, with a draft set to be submitted to the Sindh Interior Department for further review.
Earlier to this, it was reported that the Safe City Project in Karachi continues to make significant progress with a total of 128 poles have been installed at various locations to support surveillance efforts.
Sindh Interior Minister Ziaul Hasan Linjar recently visited the Safe City Authority, accompanied by Sindh Home Secretary Iqbal Memon and other key officers.
During the visit, Minister Linjar stressed that the Jinnah International Airport should be the focal point for the project, with cameras covering the sides and corridor of the airport, as well as major roads like Shahrae Faisal and the Red Zone area.
Minister Linjar expressed optimism, stating that the installed cameras would become an effective tool in combating crime.
