By our correspondent
KARACHI: Karachi residents have been hit by a surge in vehicle theft, with an alarming 50 motorcycles and cars reported stolen in just 24 hours. The recent wave of theft has stoked growing fears around safety and security in Pakistan’s largest city, known for its vibrant but challenging urban landscape. Among these incidents, three motorcycles were taken at gunpoint, while the remaining 47 vehicles—including two parked cars—were reported stolen from various residential neighborhoods, leaving residents shaken and concerned.
The thefts appear to be spread across a wide swath of the city, with multiple incidents reported within the Shah Latif Town, Sukhan, and Sachal police station jurisdictions. Motorcycle thefts, in particular, have spiked, with a notable concentration of cases in areas such as Lyari’s Baghdadi locality, which alone saw six motorcycles stolen. Other hotspots include Sukhan and the Korangi industrial area, where four thefts were reported in each location. The widespread nature of these incidents reflects the growing challenge for law enforcement to manage vehicle theft across Karachi’s vast neighborhoods.
The two car thefts, reported from Gulshan-e-Mimar and Gulistan-e-Johar, have especially alarmed residents, who are now urging authorities to take stronger preventative measures. Reports of motorcycle thefts have also surfaced from other parts of the city, including Joherabad, Site A, Sher Shah, and Steel Town, suggesting that no neighborhood is immune to the rising tide of crime.
The police stations involved span from Meethadar, Risala, and Razviya, to Saudabad, Site B, and Shahrah-e-Faisal, covering a significant portion of Karachi’s urban landscape. This geographic spread highlights both the complexity and urgency of addressing crime in such a densely populated metropolis. As the thefts continue unabated, residents are demanding more visible police presence, faster response times, and improved investigative efforts to curb the criminal activity.
