The suspect involved in a robbery at Karachi’s Gulistan-e-Jauhar while dressed in a law enforcement agency’s uniform has been revealed to be a government official himself.

Footage of the robbery that went viral on social media showed the suspect robbed people at gunpoint at a food centre. The outlet’s owner, Adil, had filed a case at the Gulistan-e-Jauhar Police Station.

The suspect, Zahid, was on leave at the time and misused his official uniform to carry out the illegal act, sources said. The official, who was a close acquaintance of the civilian, had utilised the uniform for his personal gain.

The security agency conducted a raid at the suspect’s residence and recovered Rs1.8 million in cash, along with other items. The accused official has been handed over to the police for further legal proceedings.

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According to Adil, he was aware of the official’s identity and was involved in a financial dispute with him. After the robbery, the food centre’s owner took the money back and dropped the official off in the Surjani Town area.

The agency has taken “strict action” against the official, emphasising that the misuse of official uniforms and positions for personal gain would not be tolerated.