Former PSM Deputy Manager Killed in Gulshan-e-Hadeed Robbery
Police and law enforcement agencies failed to curb the criminal activities in Gulshan-e-Hadeed and vicinities
Nazir Siyal
KARACHI: In a tragic incident, former Pakistan Steel Mills Deputy Manager (SMD) Rao Javed Ali Khan was brutally killed during a robbery at his residence in Gulshan-e-Hadeed’s FalakNaz Society, near the National Highway.
According to reports, between 1 a.m. and 2 a.m., 10 to 12 armed men stormed into house No. B-58 and held the entire family hostage until 4 a.m.
The robbers looted cash, jewelry, mobile phones, and other valuables. During the ordeal, they severely beat Rao Javed and his sons with iron rods and gun butts, resulting in Rao Javed’s death on the spot.
Residents said Rao Javed, a respected figure in the community, had served with distinction in Pakistan Steel Mills. The incident has sparked outrage among locals, who decried the rising street crimes, vehicle snatching, and robberies in the area.
The Citizens demanded immediate action from law enforcement agencies to restore law and order and ensure public safety.
Meanwhile, Civil society organizations under the banner of “Muhanja Maro Malir Ja” have raised serious concerns over the deteriorating law and order situation in Gulshan-e-Hadeed and surrounding areas, where a surge in criminal incidents has spread fear among residents.
According to local reports, seven to eight incidents have occurred in the past four days, including a violent robbery in FALAKNAZ Society that resulted in the death of a resident, the abduction of a 16-year-old girl, and multiple cases of mobile phone snatching.
Civil society activists highlighted several pressing issues:
- CCTV cameras installed along Gulshan-e-Hadeed’s main roads are non-functional and must be repaired or replaced immediately.
- High-powered streetlights should be installed on major roads to improve security at night.
- Permanent deployment of police mobile units is needed at all entry and exit points of Gulshan-e-Hadeed.
- Certain routes from the extension area to the National Highway, previously closed for security reasons, have been reopened. These should be sealed again to restrict criminal movement.
Terming the situation as “extremely alarming,” civil society organizations urged immediate government intervention to restore public safety and prevent further loss of life and property.
