KARACHI: Officials of law enforcement once again failed to control street crimes as greatest number of motorbike, and car thefts were reported.

Citizens Police Liaison Committee (CPLC) Sindh in its recent report disclosed that most reported cases were snatching of cars and motorbikes during June in Karachi. Due to poor performance of AVLC, criminals are now targeting cars and motorcycles. As per report, total of 24 cars were snatched while 135 others were stolen in span of 30 days out of which authorities managed to recover only 80 vehicles. Similarly, report indicates that 564 motorcycles were taken away from citizens at gunpoint, and 2,792 motorcycles were stolen, while police managed to recover only 196 of these stolen motorcycles. Additionally, report also highlights an increase in mobile phone snatching. In June alone, 1,433 mobile phones were taken from citizens at gunpoint, with police recovering mere 18 phones. CPLC report also notes registration of six cases of extortion within Karachi. Moreover, 40 individuals were killed in various incidents across city during same month.