In 2024, at least 45 citizens of Karachi have been killed while resisting robberies, with February recording the highest number of killings at 20. January saw 13 killings, and in the current month, around 12 deaths have occurred. The latest victim was a youth who attempted to thwart a robbery in the North Karachi Sector 5 area.
The data highlights the ongoing threat posed by armed robberies in the city and the risks faced by individuals who try to intervene.
