Karachi: The residents of Aligarh Society in Scheme 33 are still reeling from the shock of a horrifying robbery that took place on the night of February 5.
More than a dozen armed dacoits stormed the gated housing society, scaling its boundary wall under the cover of darkness. Their target: two unsuspecting households, whose peaceful night turned into a nightmare within moments.
As the robbers forced their way inside, terrified families were held hostage at gunpoint. Women and children were left trembling in fear as the criminals ransacked their homes, looting millions of rupees worth of jewelry, cash, and other valuables.
The ordeal lasted for hours, with the intruders showing no mercy. Some family members were reportedly tied up, while others were threatened with dire consequences if they resisted.
The robbers fled before law enforcement could respond, leaving behind traumatized victims and a shaken community.
The police arrived later, collected forensic evidence, and registered an FIR against unknown assailants. However, even after two weeks, no arrests have been made.
Today, on February 19, the fear in Aligarh Society remains palpable. Residents, especially women and children, find it hard to sleep at night, haunted by the thought that such an attack could happen again.
Parents are afraid to send their children outside, and many have started discussing hiring private security due to their diminishing trust in law enforcement.
This alarming incident has sparked growing frustration among the residents, who are demanding immediate action from the authorities. They are urging the Sindh Police and local administration to increase patrolling, install security checkpoints, and implement stricter measures to prevent such crimes in the future.
As the affected families struggle to recover from their trauma, one pressing question remains unanswered: Will justice be served, or will this case become yet another unresolved crime in Karachi’s long history of lawlessness?
