Although the coronavirus pandemic has shrouded the whole nation in a state of chaos and panic but in this time of crisis, there’s some good news that we is appreciative and laudable. For the residents of the metropolis, it’s a drastic dip in the city’s crime rate.
According to the authorities, due to the lockdown imposed across Sindh from March 23, the crime rate in Karachi has decreased by 60%.
As personnel of the police, Rangers and the army guard the roads of the city, the number of snatching and robbing of motorcycles, cars and other valuables has decreased along with dacoities.. Previously, on a daily basis, between 60 and 55 motorcycles and 35 to 40 cars were stolen. The number has now decreased to 20 incidents only.
A police official even said that not a single car has been stolen in the city in the last eight days. A lockdown was imposed across the country after the number of coronavirus cases spiked. More than 1,700 cases have been reported so far. People have been advised to stay at home and maintain social distancing.
