Armed robbers looted the staff of a Peoples Bus Service at Gulshan-e-Hadid Stop, fleeing with Rs 1.15 million in cash, weapons, and mobile phones, police said on Thursday.
According to bus driver Sher Jan, he and two other staff members were sitting outside the bus when six men arrived in a vehicle.
Soon after, four individuals stepped out and approached them, he said in his statement to the police.Play Video
The driver further alleged that four armed men forced them inside the bus at gunpoint before looting Rs 1.15 million in cash — mostly pertaining to ticket collection revenue.
The robbers also snatched a security guard’s weapon and mobile phone before fleeing the scene.
Police have registered a case, and SSP Malir assured that efforts are underway to trace and apprehend the culprits.
The first information report (FIR) provisions PPC sections 357 (assault or criminal force in attempting wrongfully to confine a person) and 395 (punishment for dacoity)
Meanwhile, CCTV footage of the incident has surfaced, showing the suspects carrying a bag of cash. The video also captures two armed men clearly visible, holding weapons during the robbery.
