Sindh CM Takes Notice of Rs65 Million Edhi Centre Robbery
At a glance
- Armed robbers stole Rs 65 million from an Edhi Centre in Karachi on August 7.
- The funds were intended for employee salaries after being withdrawn from a bank.
- Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has taken notice and ordered an immediate investigation.
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On August 7, armed robbers stole Rs 65 million in cash from an Edhi Centre in Karachi’s Sohrab Goth area. The funds, intended for employee salaries, were taken by four armed suspects on two motorcycles, who wore helmets and held staff hostage. The incident was captured on CCTV cameras. Police have registered a case and launched an investigation, with the Inspector General of Sindh initially taking notice. Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has now also taken notice, seeking a report and directing an immediate investigation, emphasizing the centre's vital role.
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Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has taken notice of the Rs 65 million robbery at an Edhi Centre in Karachi, directing the Inspector General of Police to conduct an immediate investigation.
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The amount stolen from the Edhi Centre in Karachi’s Sohrab Goth has been confirmed as Rs 65 million, significantly higher than initial reports. The money had been withdrawn from a bank to pay employees’ salaries. The suspects, riding two motorcycles, were wearing helmets during the robbery. Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has taken notice of the incident, seeking a report from the Inspector General of Police and directing an immediate investigation to bring those responsible to justice. He highlighted the vital support the Edhi Centre provides to vulnerable people.
Armed robbers stole Rs 6.5 million in cash from an Edhi Home in Karachi’s Sohrab Goth area on Friday, August 7. The funds were reportedly intended for orphans' stipends and employee salaries.
According to available reports, four suspects on two motorcycles entered the welfare centre in daylight. The men, who were armed and had their faces covered, held the staff hostage at gunpoint before making off with the cash.
The incident was captured on CCTV cameras, and the footage has been made public. Police have registered a case and launched an investigation, with the Inspector General of Sindh taking notice of the robbery. Authorities are using the CCTV footage in an effort to identify and apprehend the suspects.
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