Karachi continues to reel under a surge in violent street crimes, with armed robbers killing at least 45 citizens during robberies in the first 138 days of 2025. In the past week alone, six people were gunned down in separate incidents across the metropolis, reflecting a disturbing rise in fatal encounters during looting.

According to reports, the month-wise breakdown shows that five people were killed in January, 10 in February, nine in March, and another 10 in April. The current month has already witnessed 10 more killings linked to street crimes.

Recent incidents include:

1. On May 2, 18-year-old Saqib was shot dead in a robbery attempt in Korangi’s Zaman Town.
2. On May 8, robbers opened fire on a man and his nephew in Surjani Town, killing the elder.
3. On May 11, two separate fatal incidents occurred: 22-year-old Anas was shot dead during a motorcycle snatching attempt in Shahrah-e-Noor Jahan, while another 22-year-old, Shiraz, was killed in Shah Latif Town.
4. On May 13, Kashif was fatally shot in Orangi Town’s Peerabad area.
5. On May 14, Kamran was killed during a robbery in Gulshan-e-Iqbal.
6. On May 15, a 10-year-old boy named Ameen lost his life after being caught in crossfire during a robbery in Landhi 89.
7. On May 16, Shah Fahad was killed in Landhi No. 4, while another youth, the son of a mosque muezzin, was gunned down during a robbery in Korangi No. 3.
8. In yet another tragic case, 18-year-old Abid was shot dead near Disco Mor in Orangi Town.

The alarming frequency and fatality of such incidents have heightened public fear and raised serious questions over the city’s deteriorating law and order situation. Despite repeated appeals from citizens, meaningful and sustained police action against street criminals remains elusive.

Public safety advocates and residents have urged the provincial government and law enforcement agencies to step up patrols, deploy intelligence-based operations, and strengthen the judicial process to ensure swift punishment for those involved in street crime and killings.

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