Rawalpindi : A violent home invasion by armed robbers on Faisal Shaheed Road in Taxila has resulted in the tragic death of a local businessman and left his daughter critically injured, drawing intense criticism towards Rawalpindi Police for its apparent failure to maintain law and order.
Five armed assailants forced their way into the home of renowned local trader Ikram Elahi. Upon facing resistance from the family members, the robbers promptly opened fire, killing Elahi instantly and leaving his daughter, Zara Akram, severely wounded. During the assault, one of the attackers was shot dead in the ensuing exchange of gunfire.
The tragedy has sparked widespread anger and frustration among Taxila residents, who accuse the Rawalpindi Police of being ineffective in preventing escalating crimes in the area. Witnesses and locals reported a troubling absence of regular night-time police patrols and intelligence gathering, claiming these gaps have contributed to the rising lawlessness observed in recent months.
Further compounding the community’s grief and sense of helplessness, police personnel arrived at the scene only after the attackers had already fled, highlighting what many residents consider to be an alarming pattern of delayed police response across Punjab.
Amid growing public outrage, residents are urging Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz and Interior Minister to take decisive action, demanding accountability from the Rawalpindi Police and swift justice for the grieving family. The community remains on edge, as the remaining suspects involved in the ruthless assault remain at large.
