KARACHI: A man was deprived of whooping $ 50,000 (Rs11.2m) by robbers when he was returning home after withdrawing money from a bank in Clifton.

According to reports, Zulfiqar Ali who returned to Pakistan from abroad on November 19 was on his way home after withdrawing cash from bank situated in Clifton's Block-5 when unidentified armed men riding on two motorcycles intercepted him and looted $ 50,000 in cash from him. Meanwhile, suspects managed to flee from scene.

Zulfiqar Ali told journalists, "I returned Karachi from abroad on November 19 and contacted bank on November 21 for withdrawal of cash. The bank's administration handed over amount on November 24." Citizen said that when he reached near Boat Basin, bandits deprived him of his hard-earned money.

Police officials said that case has been registered in this regard at Boat Basin Police Station. Officials said that police were investigating case from all aspects.

Published in The Daily National Courier, November, 26 2022

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