Armed Robbers Loot Gold Worth 15 Million Rupees in Karachi’s Defence
Armed assailants intercepted a family in a car near Khayaban-e-Iqbal in Karachi's posh Defence area, escaping with gold valued at 15 million Pakistani rupees.
PothikTV News Desk: 17 October 2026, 9:04 am
Armed robbers looted gold valued at 15 million Pakistani rupees from a family traveling in a car in Karachi’s upscale Defence neighborhood before fleeing the scene, police confirmed on October 17, 2026.
The incident took place near Khayaban-e-Iqbal as the targeted citizen was transporting the gold from his sister’s house to his own residence.
According to police statements, the suspects pursued the victim’s car during his journey, forcibly intercepted the vehicle along the route, and robbed all the gold in their possession.
Investigators revealed that during the journey, the complainant had also stopped at a coffee shop while carrying the gold. Law enforcement officers are currently evaluating this detail as part of their inquiry.
Police have registered a formal case based on the victim’s complaint and initiated a search for the suspects, using closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage and other evidence gathered from the location.
