Karachi: Four armed men looted cash and valuables from a journalist at gunpoint when he was out on an assignment in Federal B area, police said. In a video doing rounds on social media, Tanveer Ahmed visibly distraught said that robbers took equipment worth Rs 500,000, which included cameras, lenses and mobile phones.

“We came here for coverage of a food court and had equipment which is used during shooting,” he said. “Four armed men on two motorcycles came here and looted us at gunpoint. At that moment, a police mobile passed by too we called them several times but they didn’t stop.” Journalist said that robbers also took equipment from a team associated with a television channel.

“Right now, I have lost my entire life’s savings. I have nothing left now,” Ahmed added. Separately, in a complaint filed at Yusuf Plaza Police Station journalist said his team was covering a woman’s story in neighbourhood where he was robbed.

After incident was reported, Additional Inspector General of Karachi Police Javed Odho took notice of crime and sought a detailed report from area’s deputy inspector general, according to police spokesperson. He directed police to immediately arrest suspects and recover looted valuables.

Published in The Daily National Courier, September, 27 2022

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