Security Equipment Worth Millions Missing — Cameras Taken Down After Major Breach
In a shocking twist, Karachi’s Safe City Project—designed to fight street crime—has itself become a victim of crime! Thieves have stolen a CCTV distribution box near Bilawal House Chowrangi, taking with them expensive surveillance equipment worth millions of rupees.
Authorities have confirmed the theft and removed the remaining cameras from poles, fearing further losses. The incident has exposed major flaws in Karachi’s security setup and raised serious questions about the safety of citizens.
Director General Safe City Authority Asif Ijaz Sheikh confirmed the shocking lapse, saying, “It’s alarming that the system meant to protect the city has itself been robbed.” He added that the stolen box contained costly monitoring components and that local police were responsible for securing the site.
Residents and experts are calling it a wake-up call for city management. “If cameras near Bilawal House aren’t safe, how can ordinary citizens feel secure?” a resident asked.
Police have launched an investigation and are scanning nearby CCTV footage to trace the culprits. Officials suspect an organized group behind the heist, as similar incidents have surfaced in other parts of Karachi.
Once hailed as a high-tech surveillance solution, the Safe City project is now under fire for negligence, poor coordination, and weak enforcement — turning what was meant to be a symbol of safety into a story of civic failure.
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