Incidents of loaded trucks snatching on the rise


KARACHI - (Our Staff Reporter): Business community of Korangi Association of Traded and Industry has expressed concern over snatching of loaded trucks in Korangi Industrial Area in broad day light. In a recent incident near Vita Chowrangi at Korangi Industrial area, a truck loaded with fabrics was snatched and while in another incident occurred at Jam Sadiq Bridge adjoin to the Korangi Industrial Area a truck loaded with chemicals was snatched on gun point. The goods loaded were worth over Rs 2,500,000.
They said that the incidents of snatching of loaded trucks are increasing day by day and police and law enforcing agencies have failed to curb these incidents. Also an increase is observed in the incidents of snatching of mobiles, cash and other valuables at Korangi Causeway, in spite of utmost efforts of law enforcing agencies.
They demanded IG Sindh and CCPO Karachi to take stern action to curtail the street crimes.
Leadership of the KATI requested to the authorities to install CCTV cameras at the Korangi Industrial Area which will be helpful in curbing the crimes from Korangi Industrial Area.

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