A new gang of robbers armed with SMG guns has surfaced in the capital, Islamabad, raising concerns about public safety.

In a brazen incident, four suspects on two motorcycles opened fire while robbing a mobile shop in the Bari Imam area. The gang made off with Rs630,000 in cash and continued firing as they fled. The incident was captured on video, showcasing the use of modern weaponry in daylight.

A case has been registered at the Secretariat police station, and police officials report that the Deputy Inspector General of Police Operations Islamabad has formed teams to track down the suspects.

This alarming trend comes as Islamabad faces a deteriorating law and order situation, with this being the third bank robbery in just two days. On the second day, an attempted robbery occurred at a bank in Sector G-9/4, where the robbers opened fire, injuring four individuals, including two security guards. The wounded were rushed to the hospital, with two reported in critical condition.

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Just prior, another robbery attempt in G-15 resulted in four injuries due to gunfire. Additionally, a bank van was targeted in the I-9 area, leading to one guard’s injury. Despite the violence, the quick actions of brave bystanders thwarted the robberies, though the confrontations left several individuals severely injured.