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Over 45 crimes reported in federal capital: Criminal gangs continue their looting spree despite tight security

ISLAMABAD: Despite tight security arrangements in the federal capital, criminal gangs continued their looting spree, carrying out more than 45 crimes and depriving citizens of their valuable belongings. According to data gathered by Business Recorder , more than 45 incidents, including theft, robbery, snatching of cash and mobile phones, car theft, and murder, were registered at various police…

Over 45 crimes reported in federal capital: Criminal gangs continue their looting spree despite tight security

Islamabad witnessed over 45 criminal incidents, including theft, robbery, and murder, in a recent week despite heightened security measures. According to Business Recorder, more than 45 crimes were registered at various police stations. The majority of the incidents involved auto theft and carjacking, with 24 vehicles stolen or taken, 23 of which were motorcycles.

Nine street crimes were reported, involving the theft of mobile phones and cash at gunpoint. Eleven other cases included theft and robbery. The most alarming incident was the kidnapping and murder of a three-year-old girl, whose body was found in a wooded area near Noon Police Station. She was last seen playing in the street before disappearing.

The police arrested a suspect who confessed to the crime and admitted to dumping the girl's body. The Karachi Company Police Station registered five auto theft cases and one robbery, while Shalimar Police Station reported three robbery cases. Sabzi Mandi Police Station had one each of robbery, street crime, and auto theft, and Shams Colony Police Station recorded one street crime and two auto theft incidents. Ramana Police Station noted one street crime and two robbery cases.

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