According to a report issued by Citizens-Police Liaison Committee’s (CPLC) for the year 2019, 36320 mobile phones were either snatched or stolen in the streets of Karachi.
In addition to this, 21000 motorbikes and 13000 cars were stolen or taken at gunpoint in the city.
The alarming statistics clearly show an increase in street crimes in Karachi compared to January 2018. Several banks, individuals and private offices such as hospitals have fallen victim to these thieves.
Dacouity incident at Bahadurabad Karachi. Bahadurabad, untrained Security Guards could not resist.#StreetCrime #Karachi #TimesOfKarachi pic.twitter.com/Z39dlsZfL8
— The Times of Karachi (@TOKCityOfLights) October 5, 2019
Based on reports of local media, about 31 people have been killed and 282 injured for resisting mugging in the city this year.
An Afghan group has been identified as being responsible for most of these looting incidents, as reported by local media.
Citizens are terrorized and many are opting to not carry their expensive mobile phones outside and not protest when witnessing any crime.
STREET CRIME: CCTV footage of dacouits, looting 5 lac Rs from an old citizen near Bahadurabad area Karachi. Stay safe everyone. #StreetCrime #Karachi #TimesOfKarachi pic.twitter.com/40EUYd94ov
— The Times of Karachi (@TOKCityOfLights) October 2, 2019
In October last year, Sindh Police had set up a “street watch force” to curb out crime in Karachi. 1870 policy personnel were recruited and positioned in district South and Old City Area, eight in district East, while 20 each in districts Central, Malir, West and Korangi.
The city seems to await its own Batman as responsible authorities once again fail to ensure the safety of its citizens and their property.
