ISLAMABAD: Street crimes continued unabated in the federal capital during the last week, with multiple police stations reporting incidents of motorcycle and car theft, dacoity and robbery, according to crime data compiled for the period.
The data shows that Sumbal Police Station reported the highest number of motorcycle theft incidents, with five cases recorded during the week, followed by Sawan Town, which reported four cases.
Ramana Police Station reported cases of motorcycle theft, car theft, street crime, and dacoity, reflecting the diverse nature of criminal activity in its jurisdiction.
Secretariat Police Station reported two motorcycle theft incidents, while Aabpara, Margalla, Koral, Khanna, Tarnol, Sangjani, Industrial Area, Sadar Mandi, Noon, Shahzad Town, Humak, Lehtrar Bheer and Bhara Kahu also reported various categories of crime.
The data further indicates that motorcycle theft remained a recurring concern across several police jurisdictions, while car theft and street crime were also reported in different parts of the capital.
Robbery and dacoity incidents were reported in several areas, including Shalimar, Golra, Sumbal, Tarnol, Sangjani, Shahzad Town, Koral, Humak, Lehtrar Bheer and Nilore, according to the data.
The reported incidents were spread across different parts of Islamabad, indicating that criminal activity was not confined to any particular locality.
The figures also highlight the continuing challenge faced by Islamabad police in controlling vehicle theft and street crime, despite repeated enforcement measures and security arrangements.
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