THIS is apropos of the escalating crime rate in Punjab. A few days ago I just parked my vehicle at G1 market at Johar Town, Lahore, to buy some household items but when I returned, the car was missing.

I was astonished as the market was thronged with people and a contingent of police was also present a few yards away. I immediately rushed towards them and narrated the incident.

I also reached the police station to get my complaint registered but the FIR was registered after two days with much effort.

Rising rate of crime is alarming in the province and people are not safe. Mobile snatching and robberies are an everyday matter.

People are deprived of their property by miscreants.

People are not satisfied with the performance of law-enforcement agencies.

It seems that an organised group of criminals is active these days who is involved in car theft and other crimes.

There is a dire need for revamping the whole hackneyed system of the police to restore the trust of the people in law enforcers.

I request the Inspector-General of Police, Punjab, to get my vehicle, Toyota Corolla LZF 8488, white colour, 2004 model with frame number 6016243, recovered in the interest of justice as it contained important files etc.

FAROOQ BASHIR BUTT Lahore Deputy Director, Pharmacy Punjab Institute of Mental Health Lahore