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Islamabad Sees Rs620m Worth of Thefts, Robberies in First Quarter of 2025
Crime wave in Islamabad: Over Rs620m looted in first 3 months of 2025. 1,289 cases registered — from dacoities to thefts. Citizens call for urgent action.
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by News Desk
2025-04-18
Islamabad Sees Rs620m Worth of Thefts, Robberies in First Quarter of 2025

A wave of crime has gripped the federal capital as culprits looted or stole cash and valuables worth at least Rs620 million during the first three months of 2025, according to data compiled from Islamabad police records.

Between January 1 and March 28, Islamabad police registered 1,289 criminal cases involving incidents such as dacoities, robberies, snatchings, burglaries, and thefts. However, sources say that the actual number of criminal activities may be significantly higher.

The looted items include 518 tolas of gold, 15 vehicles, 93 motorcycles, 924 mobile phones, and 87 laptops. Two people were murdered during robbery and burglary incidents, and 20 others were injured — 10 of them by gunfire.

Of the reported cases:

  • 304 targeted homes and residential areas
  • 139 occurred at commercial centers, such as shops
  • 846 took place in public spaces

Among the registered cases:

  • 6 dacoity cases accounted for Rs20 million in losses, mostly in residential areas.
  • 438 robbery cases were reported, with Rs198 million looted. These incidents also resulted in one death and 15 injuries. Items stolen included 141 tolas of gold, 6 vehicles, 73 motorcycles, 429 mobile phones, and 5 laptops.
  • 196 snatching cases led to Rs90 million in losses, mostly in open spaces, where four people were injured.
  • 155 burglary incidents resulted in Rs100 million in losses, with one fatality. Burglars stole 139.5 tolas of gold, 2 motorcycles, 37 mobile phones, and 30 laptops.
  • 494 thefts accounted for Rs208 million in stolen goods. These thefts included 219 tolas of gold, 4 vehicles, 9 motorcycles, 176 mobile phones, 49 laptops, and even 143 birds and 52 animals.

Despite the high volume of incidents, insiders allege that police failed to register cases for at least 9,088 complaints, despite issuing e-tags for them. Additionally, there are growing concerns about the practice of downgrading crimes — robberies being registered as dacoities, and snatching cases reported as fraud.

Deputy Inspector General (Operations) Jawad Tariq was contacted for clarification. He promised to “get the exact figures” but had not responded by the time of publication.

The alarming statistics raise questions about the state of law enforcement in the capital, leaving citizens increasingly concerned for their safety as criminals continue to act with impunity.

 
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