Groom Reported Missing Ahead of Wedding, Police Investigate
Karachi – The family of Jahanzeb has filed a missing person report at Zaman Town police station, raising concerns that he may have been kidnapped.
According to his brother, Jahanzeb left his mobile phone at home and went to a salon to prepare for his wedding, but never arrived or returned. The family suspects foul play, though police say early investigations suggest he may have voluntarily gone into hiding, possibly due to doubts about getting married.
Officials confirmed that Jahanzeb left home alone and that a formal investigation is underway. Authorities have stated that a case will be registered today.
Karachi Sees 32% Drop in Crime in Early 2025: Police
In related news, Additional Inspector General (AIG) Karachi, Javed Alam Odho, announced that serious crimes in the city have fallen by 32 percent during the first eight months of 2025.
He noted that murder cases dropped by 30 percent, street crimes by 16 percent, robberies by 20 percent, and vehicle thefts by 9 percent. Police operations have led to the arrest of 2,452 suspects and the safe recovery of 62 abducted individuals.
During encounters, 611 criminals were arrested, 94 were killed, and 626 were injured. The Anti-Vehicle Lifting Cell (AVLC) also conducted major operations, arresting 62 inter-district gangs and recovering 23 stolen vehicles.
AIG Odho attributed the decline in crime to improved policing, timely intelligence, and sustained action against organized gangs. He emphasized that Karachi Police remain committed to further reducing street crime and ensuring citizen safety through stricter enforcement in the coming months.
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