Armed Men Strike in Jacobabad, Stealing 2.9 Million Rupees and Sparking Protests

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Jacobabad, Sindh, – In a brazen incident, armed individuals stormed two homes in Thul Tehsil, Jacobabad, taking families hostage and making off with a staggering 2.9 million rupees.¹ The victims, Ghulam Sarwar Sarkan and Papu Sarkan, reported that the masked men forcibly entered their homes, holding them at gunpoint and escaping with the loot.

*Incident Details:*

– _Location:_ Thul Tehsil, Jacobabad, Sindh
– _Targets:_ Two homes, Ghulam Sarwar Sarkan and Papu Sarkan
– _Stolen Amount:_ 2.9 million rupees (approximately 27 million Pakistani rupees from Papu Sarkan’s home and 2 million from Ghulam Sarwar Sarkan’s)
– _Police Response:_ SHO informed; investigation underway

Citizens took to the streets, protesting against lawlessness on the national highway. Protester Papu Sarkan recounted the harrowing experience, saying, “Armed men in black clothing stormed my home, took me hostage at gunpoint, and fled with 27 million rupees.” The incident has sparked widespread concern about the deteriorating security situation in Jacobabad.
– A motorcycle belonging to an Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) was stolen near the Madadgar Center.
– Protests erupted in Jacobabad’s Civil Lines area, with demonstrators demanding improved security measures.

The incidents highlight the growing concern over crime and insecurity in Jacobabad, a city already grappling with heat-related issues and economic challenges.²