4,500 citizens lose over Rs3bn to criminals in Islamabad this year

In Islamabad, over 4,500 citizens endured various grave crimes in the first nine months of the current year, losing assets valued at more than Rs3 billion. Police records revealed at least 4,504 incidents of dacoities, robberies, snatching, burglaries, thefts, and auto thefts during this period. Six individuals met their demise, and 44 others, including 22 who sustained gunshot injuries, were injured.

Out of these incidents, 518 took place in residences, while 187 occurred at commercial establishments. The criminals managed to steal Rs998,512,325 in cash and Rs1,699,821,525 worth of valuables, including 868 tolas of gold, 97 vehicles, 1,905 motorcycles, and 1,781 mobile phones.

The police registered a minimum of 10 dacoity cases, resulting in the murder of one person and injury to four others. These gangs looted Rs26,355,500 in cash and Rs9,544,500 in valuables, including 2 tolas of gold, 2 motorcycles, and 14 mobile phones.

Additionally, 993 robberies, 28 house robberies, and 40 commercial center robberies were recorded, as well as nine cases where victims were kidnapped. Five individuals were killed, and 35 were injured, with 22 suffering bullet wounds. Robbers stole Rs297,020,292 in cash and Rs155,208,918 worth of valuables, including 81 tolas of gold, 7 vehicles, 200 motorcycles, and 1,082 mobile phones.

The police also noted 551 snatching cases, involving 5 house snatches and 4 commercial snatches. In these incidents, Rs115,830,930 in cash and Rs40,616,005 worth of valuables were stolen, along with 17.5 tolas of gold, 4 vehicles, 11 motorcycles, and 458 mobile phones.

Burglary incidents numbered 627, with 512 occurring in homes. Burglars stole Rs151,823,072 in cash and Rs447,699,445 worth of valuables, including 499.64 tolas of gold, 7 motorcycles, and 328 mobile phones. Theft cases reached 1,304, with 485 house thefts and 143 commercial thefts. One victim sustained injury during these crimes, with Rs407,482,556 in cash and Rs809,362,785 in valuables, including 626.28 tolas of gold, 2 vehicles, 18 motorcycles, 543 mobile phones, 39 laptops, 2 meters, 29 batteries, 26 tyre, 8 transformers, 10 bicycles, and 105 animals being stolen.

Moreover, 84 vehicle thefts and 1,667 motorcycle thefts were registered during the period. Police sources revealed that numerous FIRs related to these incidents were either sealed or kept confidential, particularly for victims who were foreigners or influential figures. Deputy Inspector General of Police Operations Ali Waseem confirmed that criminals were apprehended and valuables recovered, but promised to provide further details, which remained undisclosed despite multiple requests.