4,500 Citizens in Islamabad Lose Over Rs3 Billion to Crime This Year

ISLAMABAD: In a troubling trend, at least 4,500 individuals have fallen victim to various crimes in the capital this year, resulting in losses exceeding Rs3 billion. The incidents, which include dacoities, robberies, snatching, burglaries, and auto thefts, were reported from January 1 to September 30.

According to data from the capital police, a total of 4,504 criminal incidents were recorded during this period. Among these, six individuals were murdered and 44 others sustained injuries, with 22 suffering from gunshot wounds. The breakdown of these crimes reveals that 518 occurred in residential areas while 187 took place at commercial centers. The stolen items included cash amounting to Rs998,512,325, valuables worth Rs1,699,821,525, 868 tolas of gold, 97 vehicles, 1,905 motorcycles, and 1,781 mobile phones.

The police sources indicated that the actual number of victims and the value of stolen goods could be significantly higher, as many FIRs related to these incidents were either sealed or kept confidential. This was reportedly done to protect the identities of victims who were either foreigners or prominent figures.

In response to the rising crime rates, police have made arrests and recovered some stolen valuables, according to the Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of operations. Authorities are expected to intensify their efforts to combat crime in the capital, with a focus on improving public safety and restoring citizens’ confidence in law enforcement.