In Pakistan, armed robbers looted 1.15 million rupees in cash from the staff of the Peoples’ Bus Service in Gulshan-e-Hadeed. They later escaped with the cash, weapons and mobile phones.
According to the driver, the robbery took place at the last stop of the bus service, where the staff was resting. The incident, which took place late Wednesday night, further underscores the rising crime rate in Karachi.
Elaborating on the incident, the driver of the bus said six assailants arrived in a vehicle, and four armed men forced them inside the bus at gunpoint before looting Rs 1.15 million in cash.
Earlier last week, three armed robbers stormed a shop in the city, looting mobile phones, cash, and other valuables. Despite the presence of several people at the shop, the robbers managed to escape without resistance.
The robbers held the crew at gunpoint inside a bus. They demanded cash from the cashier and a transport officer. Sher Jan reported that the robbers also took a security guard’s weapon and mobile phone before fleeing the scene. The theft raised serious concerns about security in public transport hubs across the city.
Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Malir confirmed that investigators are currently working on the case. He stated that they have gathered evidence from the scene. A case has been registered, and police aim to track down the culprits soon.
This incident has alarmed transport workers, who are now calling for stronger security measures at bus terminals. Recently, Karachi faced another robbery where armed men targeted citizens in Landhi while they bought milk. The police have begun investigations and are using CCTV footage to identify the suspects involved.