Six members of a gang including the alleged mastermind have been arrested in connection with one of the largest burglary cases in Karachi’s history, police said on Monday, adding that stolen valuables worth over Rs300 million recovered in the raid.
The arrests were made within 48 hours of the massive theft at Prince Jewelers in Iqbal Market, Orangi Town.
According to District West police, the suspects broke through a rear wall of the shop to access the safe, stealing 606 tolas of gold, 7,064 grams of custom-made gold ornaments, diamonds worth Rs2.5 million, and other valuables.
The special investigation team was formed by DIG West Zone Irfan Baloch and operated under the supervision of SSP West Tariq Ilahi Mastoi. Police said the gang’s mastermind, identified as Irfan, was arrested along with five accomplices, and stolen jewellery was recovered from a hideout.
Investigators revealed that a shop employee, Amir, facilitated the crime by duplicating keys and marking the wall for entry. Police also seized a grinder, weapons, a motorcycle and mobile phones used in the crime.
The suspects reportedly confessed that the robbery had been planned six months in advance. Further legal proceedings are underway.
