Suspects detained in Rs900 million robbery escape police custody, flee with officer’s motorcycle

KARACHI: Two suspects arrested in connection with a Rs900 million robbery at a trader’s house in Gadap escaped from police custody, taking a police officer’s motorcycle with them.

According to police sources, three suspects, including a goldsmith, were arrested in connection with the robbery and were being held at Gadap police station.

However, two of them managed to escape after deceiving the police personnel on duty. They also fled with a police officer’s motorcycle.

The robbery took place around four months ago when armed suspects broke into a trader’s house in Gadap and made off with 200 tolas of gold, silver and Rs2.5 million in cash. The stolen valuables were estimated to be worth approximately Rs900 million. A case was subsequently registered at Gadap police station.

Meanwhile, Sindh Inspector General of Police (IGP) took notice of the escape and sought reports from the DIG East and SSP Malir.

According to a Sindh Police spokesperson, the IGP directed officials to take immediate steps to arrest the escaped suspects and conduct a thorough investigation to identify those responsible for the incident.

He also ordered departmental action against police officers and personnel found guilty of negligence.