A theft incident took place at a private hostel located in the Township area of Lahore, where an unidentified thief managed to enter the premises and escape after stealing a student’s mobile phone and cash.
The entire episode was captured on the hostel’s CCTV cameras, and the footage has now surfaced, clearly showing the suspect walking into the building, moving toward the rooms, and fleeing moments after committing the crime.
The student has formally submitted an application at the Township police station, requesting the registration of a criminal case and demanding swift action to recover the stolen belongings.
Police officials have confirmed that they have begun investigating the matter. They stated that the CCTV footage is being thoroughly reviewed, and efforts are underway to identify and locate the suspect involved in the incident.
Last month, the Punjab Police reported a significant decrease in the overall crime rate, with major crimes dropping by up to 70%, under the government’s new Crime Control Department (CCD).
Addressing a joint press conference in Lahore, Punjab Inspector General of Police (IGP) Dr Usman Anwar and Additional IG CCD Sohail Zafar Chattha said decisive steps had been taken to strengthen law enforcement, modernize the police system, and eliminate organized criminal networks across the province.
According to official data, the murder rate in Punjab has dropped by 49%, falling from 1,300 to 800 incidents per month. Similarly, vehicle snatching cases have declined by 62%, reflecting the success of ongoing police operations.
