KARACHI: Controlling crime in Karachi remains an unfulfilled dream, as criminal activity soared to alarming levels during the first ten months of 2026, ARY News reported.
The Karachi Police released a detailed report outlining crimes committed in the city from January to October 2026.
A staggering 51,000 criminal incidents occurred in the metropolis during this period. Among these, 456 people were murdered, while 719 cases of attempted murder were also reported.
Kidnappings reached an alarming high, with 2,800 people forcefully abducted and another 28 kidnapped for ransom. Moreover, as many as 372 children were abducted across the city.
Robberies and dacoities also crossed staggering numbers, with 2,515 incidents reported during the same timeframe.
On the other hand, as many as 928 cars were stolen or snatched at gunpoint from various areas of the city.
Authorities failed to put the brakes on motorcycle theft and snatching, with a whopping 8,574 bikes stolen or snatched at gunpoint. Additionally, 292 other types of vehicles were stolen or snatched across Karachi.
As many as 16,292 other crimes were also reported in the metropolis. Furthermore, 3,410 incidents were registered under the Prohibition Ordinance, while 5,152 cases were booked under the Arms Ordinance.
