KARACHI: The suspect involved in the theft of mobile phones belonging to more than 50 women at a farmhouse in Karachi’s Gadap Town is still at large, with police continuing efforts to trace and arrest him.
According to police, the incident occurred at a farmhouse where the women had been called on the pretext of employment.
During the incident, mobile phones belonging to more than 50 women were stolen.
Police have recorded the statement of the farmhouse manager. The farmhouse administration told police that they had been informed that a corporate event was being organised and that girls would attend it.
The administration said it was told that a boss would deliver a speech and the event would end in the evening. It also said that it had not received payment for the event.
Police identified the suspect as Salman, but said it was not yet clear whether this was his real name or an alias. Investigators suspect that the information provided by the suspect may have been false.
During the technical investigation, police found that the mobile phone number being used by the suspect was registered in the name of another citizen from Punjab.
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Police said they are using technical evidence to trace the suspect and verify his identity. Officials added that other records linked to the suspect also appeared to have been registered under different names.
The police said the investigation is ongoing and efforts are being made to arrest the suspect before he can leave Karachi. Further action will be taken once his whereabouts are established.
