Theft Reported at Former PM Raja Pervaiz Ashraf’s Rawalpindi Residence

Raja Pervaiz Ashraf house theft

RAWALPINDI: Unidentified burglars broke into the residence of former Prime Minister and senior Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader Raja Pervaiz Ashraf in Rawalpindi, police officials confirmed, prompting an immediate investigation into the high-profile security breach.

According to preliminary police reports, the culprits managed to enter the former National Assembly speaker’s home while family members were away. Valuables, including cash, jewelry, and important documents, were reportedly stolen during the break-in. Local police authorities arrived at the scene shortly after receiving the complaint to register a formal case and collect forensic evidence.

The incident has raised serious questions regarding police vigilance and security protocols for former top state dignitaries residing in designated VIP areas of Rawalpindi. Local political figures and residents expressed deep concern over the rising frequency of burglaries and street crime across urban Punjab, demanding swifter police action to restore law and order.

Rawalpindi police officials stated that dedicated investigative units have been deployed to analyze nearby CCTV footage and trace the perpetrators. Authorities assured that forensic teams are processing the gathered evidence and that progress on the arrests will be shared in due course.