ISLAMABAD: An eight-member gang of dacoits looted over 350 mobile phones, motorcycles and other items from various parts of the capital, police said. In the first incident, an eight-member gang of armed dacoits looted more than 350 mobile phones, eight laptops and other articles.
Police registered a case under Section 395 (dacoity) of the Pakistan Penal Code.
The incident took place in Gulberg Residencia, where eight armed men raided an installation and held the people present there at gunpoint. The gunmen later looted 246 iPhones, 110 Android phones, 20 mechanical keyboards and 15 charging stations before escaping with the booty.
Meanwhile, suspects struck nine times in a series of motorcycle thefts and snatching incidents at the Jinnah Sports Complex within six hours, stealing eight motorcycles and snatching a mobile phone. The citizens had visited the venue to attend a festival.
In another incident, two motorcycle riders snatched an iPhone 16 Pro Max worth Rs400,000 from Abdul Ala at the Sports Complex parking area.
Moreover, a gang of robbers looted a mobile phone and cash worth Rs1.65 million from Umair Ashfaq and his brother at gunpoint on Iran Avenue.
Similarly, robbers looted cash, a motorcycle and a mobile phone worth Rs180,000 from Mohammad Asif Khan at gunpoint in Marwa Town.
In another incident, a robber snatched a Honda 70 worth Rs120,000 from Asad Shah at gunpoint in H-13.
Meanwhile, burglars broke into the house of Shahid Rafaq in PWD Colony during the absence of its residents and stole Rs1.5 million in cash and $22,000 before escaping.
Likewise, burglars stole cash and gold ornaments worth Rs1.53 million from the house of Akhter Khan in Bhadana Kalan.
Published in Dawn, November 10th, 2026
