27 Theft Incidents Reported In Peshawar's BRT During 2024, 28 Suspects Arrested

2024-12-31 06:06:58

(MENAFN- Tribal News Network) According to a police report, Peshawar's Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system witnessed 27 theft incidents in 2024, which resulted in the arrest of 28 suspects, including eight women.

Breakdown of Theft Incidents

The report revealed that theft cases occurred within the jurisdiction of nine police stations in Peshawar.

Thana Khan Raziq : 5 cases
Town and Western Police Stations : 4 cases each
Shaheed Gulfat Station : 4 cases
Hayatabad Area : 3 cases

Losses Incurred by Passengers

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BRT passengers collectively lost over 350,000 PKR , 2.5 tolas of gold , and 18 mobile phones during the theft incidents.

Police Action and Recoveries

Police efforts led to the arrest of 28 suspects and the recovery of 300,000 PKR and 17 stolen mobile phones . The authorities continue to enhance security measures to curb such incidents in the future.

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