ISLAMABAD: Criminals robbed and stole cash and valuables worth millions of rupees in the capital, police said on Thursday.

Two armed persons raided an office at Ghauri VIP and looted Rs1.4 million and escaped after setting documents on fire. Thieves stole cash, ornaments and valuables worth Rs800,000 from a house at Nain Sukh. In another incident, burglars stole valuables worth Rs150,000 from a house at G-13/4.

Moreover, a pickpocket stole Rs200,000 from a man while travelling in a vehicle at Athal Chowk.

Two cars were taken away from F-8/1 and G-10/3 and a pickup was lifted from G-9/4. Moreover, a motorcycle was stolen in Blue Area and another in Bhara Kahu, the police said.

Published in Dawn, December 3rd, 2021

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