Karachi citizens lost more than 4 thousands cars in 2010. according to registered statistics 4250 cars snatched, in these stats unregistered cases are not included. Which means total count may increased if we count over all car snatching.
In 2010 pillion riding was almost remain banned but it didn’t effect on street crimes. October was most active month for snatchers in Karachi, in this month Karachi residents lost around 400 cars. While in other months cars snatching figures were between 300 to 400.
If we view town-wise statistics then, Gulshan Town is on TOP POSITION in car snatching. Only in gulshan town 1000 cars snatched in 2010 other than this Clifton Town is on SECOND POSITION with 530 cars snatching.
Its also interesting that most of cars didn’t retain. The common perception in Karachi about car snatching is that these cars shift to Baluchistan & return to Karachi in parts. A huge mafia is involved in these car snatching.
IF You have any car snatching experience the share here or share any car snatching story of your relative/friend. Also tell caution.