Armed robbers loot female teacher in Karachi’s Shah Faisal Colony

Two armed suspects robbed a female teacher in front of a government school in Karachi's Shah Faisal Colony in broad daylight and managed to escape.

The incident occurred two days ago at Natha Khan Goth. The footage circulating on social media, showed two suspects on a motorcycle, both wearing helmets, robbing the teacher.

The robbers approached the teacher at gunpoint, snatched her purse and other belongings, and fled the scene.

During the robbery, some citizens attempted to apprehend one of the suspects. However, the other robber, seated on the motorcycle, opened fire to prevent his accomplice from being caught.

The suspects then fled on the motorcycle while firing, causing panic and a stampede among bystanders, including schoolgirls and women in uniform who were present at the scene.

Police stated that they are using CCTV footage to identify the suspects and are confident about arresting them soon.

Additional IG Sindh Javed Alam Odho announced in October that street crimes in Karachi had been reduced by 50% due to increased security measures by the city police. 

However, citizens continue to experience street robberies, fueling a sense of insecurity throughout the metropolis.

According to data from the Citizen Police Liaison Committee (CPLC), nearly 471 people have lost their lives in various crimes in Karachi during the first nine months of 2024, with almost 100 of these deaths occurring during street crimes.

The city's deteriorating law and order situation has led to the theft of more than 15,000 mobile phones and 35,000 motorcycles between January and September.