51 cases of various crimes reported in capital within one week

In the capital city of Islamabad, police reported a sharp increase in criminal activities over the course of a single week. According to Business Recorder, 51 incidents were documented across various police stations in the city. These crimes were diverse, encompassing vehicle thefts, robberies, street crimes such as snatchings of mobile phones and cash, and even a murder.

The perpetrators were reportedly most active in the areas managed by the Industrial Area, Sumbal, Khanna, Shehzad Town, Koral, and Tarnol police stations.

The most alarming case involved a 20-year-old female student named Laiba Ijaz from the International Islamic University. She was allegedly defrauded of Rs5 million by a travel agent and subsequently took her own life. Her body was discovered hanging from a tree in Sector G-10. This tragic event underscores the severity of the financial crimes plaguing the city.

Another incident took a more violent turn when a suspected robber was killed and a policeman was injured during an encounter. The police managed to capture another suspect but he managed to flee the scene. The distribution of crimes varied among the different police stations. For instance, the Industrial Area police station dealt with five vehicle theft cases and a single street crime.

Meanwhile, Sumbal police registered two robbery cases, two vehicle theft incidents, and one street crime, while Koral police station reported two vehicle theft cases, one robbery, and one dacoity. Shehzad Town police handled two robbery incidents and two vehicle thefts, while Tarnol police reported one case each of dacoity, street crime, and vehicle theft. The Margalla police station registered two robbery cases during the week.