Man killed for resisting robbery in Karachi on Eid day

The street crimes in Karachi continue to increase at an alarming rate as another man lost his life in resisting a robbery.

The tragic incident happened at Gulshan-e-Iqbal Chowrangi on the day of Eid-ul-Fitar, police said Friday.

The deceased was identified as Turab Zaidi and further investigation into the matter was taking place.

On the other hand, four people were injured during robbery attempts in different part of Karachi including Shah Latif Town, Nazimabad and Korangi, added the police.

At least 59 people have already lost their lives while over 200 were injured in robbery related incidents during 2024.

As many as 6,780 criminal incidents were carried out in Karachi in the holy month of Ramadan in which 20 vehicles were snatched and more than 130 others stolen, Geo News reported.

Moreover, 830 motorcycles were also snatched with 4,200 others stolen in the same month. Meanwhile, 19 people were lost their lives in Ramadan while 55 were injured.