Islamabad Residents Lose Over Rs. 3 Billion to Robberies and Thefts in 2026

Islamabad residents suffered significant financial losses totaling over Rs. 3 billion due to robberies and thefts in the first nine months of 2026, according to Islamabad Police data. The reported incidents included armed robbery, snatching, burglary, theft, and vehicle theft, with 4,504 cases registered. Of the 44 injured, 22 suffered gunshot wounds, and nine incidents involved kidnapping.

Police sources suggested the actual number of incidents and losses could be higher, as some cases involving foreigners and influential individuals were kept confidential. The financial losses comprised more than Rs. 998 million in cash, Rs. 1.69 billion in valuables, 868 tolas of gold, 97 vehicles, 1,905 motorcycles, and 1,781 mobile phones.

Deputy Inspector General of Police Operations Ali Waseem noted that police had arrested criminals and recovered stolen valuables, but the promised details of arrests and recoveries were not provided.

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