Crime

Lakki Marwat cops repulse terrorist attack

Lakki Marwat police successfully repulsed a terrorist attack on Pizzo police station, forcing the attackers to flee. There were no casualties reported, and a clearance operation was initiated in the area. This comes amidst a surge in terror attacks in parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. A previous attack in Dera Ismail Khan resulted in the martyrdom of a policeman.

Where do stolen, snatched motorcycles go from Karachi?

Around 150 to 200 motorcycles are stolen or snatched daily in Karachi. Investigations have revealed that these stolen motorcycles are sold in Balochistan's Othal area and other parts of Sindh province. Scrap dealers in Karachi are also involved in buying these stolen motorcycles, prompting police actions. The rise in motorcycle theft has prompted Karachi police to conduct ongoing search operations.

Businessman accused ‘Sindh police’ of robbery worth millions in Karachi

A Karachi businessman accused Sindh police of raiding his house in Sohrab Goth and robbing gold and money worth millions of rupees. The local police claim the raid was carried out without coordination, and an investigation is underway. Separately, CCTV footage shows an alleged policeman robbing a bakery in Karachi.

Rising street crimes: Govt decides to replace Karachi police chief

The Sindh government plans to replace Karachi's police chief due to a surge in street crimes, only 15 days after his appointment. There has been a notable increase in street crimes, with 23 people killed during robberies and numerous incidents of mobile phones and vehicles being snatched. The government is taking steps to address the issue.

Courageous man fights off armed robbers; video goes viral

A brave citizen in Karachi thwarted an armed robbery near Five Star Chowrangi, capturing the incident on CCTV. When two robbers on a motorbike attempted to mug him, he fought back, seizing one robber's pistol and apprehending him while others joined to subdue the criminal. The captured robber was handed over to the police.

Karachi ex-cop killed by sons over inheritance dispute: police

Karachi police arrested a man suspected of killing his ex-cop father, Saleem Ansari, over an inheritance dispute. Ansari was found dead under mysterious circumstances in his home. The apprehended son confessed to choking his father to death and setting the body on fire. Another son, a serving police officer, is still at large. An investigation is ongoing.

Stepfather sets eight-year-old daughter on fire in Karachi

An eight-year-old girl was set on fire by her stepfather in Karachi, as reported by ARY News. The girl's mother concealed the incident out of fear. The stepfather faces legal action, with ongoing efforts to apprehend him. The victim, Vaniya, survived the attack after receiving medical treatment. The police are actively pursuing the case.

Customs seize drugs worth millions at Karachi airport

Customs authorities at Karachi's Jinnah International Airport seized amphetamine drugs worth Rs 60 million from a passenger bound for Jeddah. The accused was arrested and charged under the Customs and Narcotics Act. In a separate incident, the Anti-Narcotics Force apprehended a passenger at Peshawar's Bacha Khan International Airport carrying heroin worth millions.

Sikh murder plot: Nikhil Gupta’s family asks court for consular help

Nikhil Gupta's family seeks consular assistance from the Indian government as he faces accusations of involvement in a plot to kill a Sikh separatist in the US. Gupta, in Czech custody and awaiting extradition to the US, is allegedly linked to an Indian government official. The case raises concerns for both India and the US. [47 words] - Khabristan.PK