Islamabad Becoming Second Most Insecure City With Surge in Street Crime

Islamabad appears to be turning into the second most insecure city in Pakistan in terms of crime, with robberies, street thefts, and even murders becoming more frequent. While Karachi has historically had a higher crime rate, Islamabad is catching up quickly. News reports are now filled with daily incidents of people getting their phones or wallets snatched, robberies at homes, and even residents getting fatally shot during robberies or snatching incidents on the street.

This week alone, several distressing incidents have been reported, underscoring the need for Islamabad Police to step up their game and counter the growing trend of street crime. Among the reported cases, one particularly tragic incident took place in Bahria Town Phase 8’s Sector E, where a 64-year-old man was shot dead within at his own home. The assailants, still at large, fled with valuables including a mobile phone, jewelry, cash, and a motorcycle.

#Islamabad #Rawalpindi #Robbery #StreetCrime: A 64-year-old male was fatally shot inside his residence on Street 17, Sector E, Phase 8, #BahriaTown The deceased individual's body has been transferred to DHQ Hospital. It is reported that the family was not present at the time of…

— Shaheryar Hassan (@shaheryarhassan) April 23, 2024

On April 24, 2024, a robbery took place on Service Road East, G-14/4, where four masked individuals ransacked a residence, fleeing with a substantial sum of cash and over 40 tolas of gold after an hour-long search.

#Islamabad: On April 24, 2024, at approximately 15:00 hours, a robbery occurred at a residence located on Service Road East, G-14/4. Four masked individuals gained entry to the premises and proceeded to steal cash, in excess of 40 Tola of gold, and other valuables. The…

— Shaheryar Hassan (@shaheryarhassan) April 25, 2024

Meanwhile, on the night of April 26, 2024, a robbery took place at the G-6/4 sector’s Street 70, resulting in the theft of a mobile phone and cash. The incident adds to the growing unease in the neighborhood. Furthermore, another incident recently took place on the same street with a Honda 125 motorcycle being stolen from outside of someone’s house.

#Islamabad: On April 26, 2024, at approximately 2:30 a.m., a robbery occurred on Street 70 in the G-6/4 sector. During the incident, a mobile phone and cash were taken. It is also worth noting that a Honda 125 motorcycle was stolen from the same street 2-3 days prior. #CAOTG… pic.twitter.com/XudBiqeBqJ

— Shaheryar Hassan (@shaheryarhassan) April 26, 2024

Bahria Town, which is often praised by residents and the management for its top-notch security, is now grappling with a surge in theft, as another incident of motorbike theft was reported on Street 22, Abu Bakar Block, Bahria Town Phase 8, on April 24, 2024. Residents, despite paying significant monthly security fees, feel insecure and neglected as the management falls short in addressing their concerns.

However, these incidents not only take place in residential areas but throughout the capital, such as the snatching of a mobile phone at the Mandi Mor stop near the overhead bridge on April 25, 2024, which highlights the problems faced by commuters.

#Islamabad #Rawalpindi #StreetCrime
📌On April 24, 2024, a motorbike was reported stolen in front of a residence located on Street 22, Abu Bakar Block, Bahria Town Phase 8, at approximately 8:00pm. It has come to our attention that there has been a significant increase in the…

— Shaheryar Hassan (@shaheryarhassan) April 26, 2024

Another alarming trend in Islamabad is the theft of car tires, with thieves taking entire sets of alloy rims along with the tires. Many individuals have fallen victim to this scheme, returning to their parked vehicles in residential or commercial areas only to discover their wheels missing without a trace.

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As street crime and similar cases rise in Islamabad, urgent measures are needed to restore confidence and ensure the safety of its residents. The authorities, along with community leaders, must collaborate to address the root causes of crime and implement effective strategies to curb this worrying trend before more lives are disrupted and lost to the shadows of insecurity.

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