Sindh Plagued by Surge in Banditry, Snatching and Robbery: Citizens Live in Fear
(Muhammad Ali, Naushahro feroze)
"Bandits Strategically Positioning in Armor Hold"
There has been a troubling increase in banditry and robbery incidents across Sindh, one of Pakistan's four provinces. This spike in crime has left residents, business owners, and law enforcement on edge.
Reports show that bandits are hitting villages, towns, and cities in Sindh, creating a climate of fear. These crimes have resulted in injuries, loss of life, and heavy financial burdens for the victims involved.
One alarming case occurred recently in Naushahro Feroze, where six armed men targeted a businessman on his way home. The victim recounted how the robbers, wielding pistols, stopped him, stealing a large sum of cash along with his motorcycle. Astonishingly, they fled down a side road near a police station.
Similar robberies are popping up elsewhere in Sindh, including in Karachi and Hyderabad. In Karachi, armed robbers struck a jewelry store in the bustling Saddar area, escaping with precious gold and silver items in broad daylight, which caused chaos among those shopping nearby.
In Hyderabad, a businessman was held up at a traffic light and lost his car and valuables to armed men in the usually safe Latifabad neighborhood.
Law enforcement has recognized this rise in crime and reassured the public that they are taking steps to tackle it but it seems like Police is not handling these shits Police are ramping up patrols but, conducting raids, and working on tracking down the culprits but It is laughing situation when they conduct raid on another corner of city the snatchers do crime at next corner of city.
Many locals and business owners feel frustrated by the slow progress in making an impact. There’s a growing call for stronger actions to prevent and investigate these crimes and better support for those affected.
The increase in robberies also raises worries about how it could affect the economy and community life in the province. Many businesses have seen a drop in sales because of the fear of theft, while residents are anxious about their safety.
In this alarming situation, the Sindh government hasn't took any plans to boost security with more police presence and new check-posts. However, it remains uncertain that when government will take necessary measures to tackle the underlying issues.
As events unfold, people in Sindh are staying vigilant, hoping for a quick and strong response from authorities to bring back safety and calm to their communities.