In a daring late-night heist, armed robbers stormed the home of a car showroom owner in Karachi’s upscale PECHS Block 2, making off with over Rs130 million in cash and a trove of luxury items. The incident occurred in the early hours of June 26, sending shockwaves through the neighborhood and raising fresh concerns over law and order in the city.
According to police and the victim’s account, Muhammad Salik, the owner of a prominent car showroom, had just returned home around 3:30am when he was ambushed. As he parked his car outside his residence, a black vehicle pulled up in front of him. From it emerged two men and three women, all wearing burqas, with one of the men reportedly dressed in the uniform of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA).
Brandishing pistols, the group swiftly overpowered Salik and forced him to lead them inside his house. The robbers pretended it was an official raid and coerced him into convincing his family to open the door.
Once inside, the gang moved with precision, threatening the residents and demanding cash, valuables, and access to wardrobes and safes. They ransacked the home and made away with what police described as a staggering haul:
- Rs130 million in cash, stuffed into bags
- Nine high-end mobile phones, including iPhones and Google Pixels
- 20 luxury wristwatches and one smartwatch
- 25 branded perfumes
- Two laptops
The Ferozabad Police registered a case shortly after the incident on Salik’s complaint. Investigators have already obtained CCTV footage from the surrounding area and have launched a manhunt to identify and apprehend the suspects.
Preliminary analysis suggests that the gang was well-prepared and may have had prior knowledge of the victim’s financial standing and household layout. The use of fake FIA credentials has raised additional alarms within the law enforcement community.
A senior police officer involved in the investigation told reporters, “This was no ordinary robbery — the scale, the planning, and the impersonation of federal officers point to a well-organized criminal network.”
As Karachi continues to grapple with high-profile robberies, this incident underscores the growing boldness of armed gangs and the need for tighter coordination between city police and intelligence agencies.
No arrests have been made so far, but authorities say they are pursuing “multiple leads.” The case remains under investigation.
