Amid the rising crime rate in Karachi, Sindh’s caretaker Interior Minister Brigadier (retd) Haris Nawaz advised the citizens to keep their mobile phones in places where they cannot be stolen.
The people of Karachi have been suffering from street crimes with mobile and motorcycle snatching prevalent in the metropolis.
Every other day, videos of people getting robbed by a snatcher emerged on social media but the authorities have failed to improve the situation.
In a recent statement, the interim CM said: “Keep your mobile phones in those places where they can’t get stolen. Another piece of advice is to keep your phones in the hidden pockets.”
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He also said that the citizens should also help the government and police in curbing the crimes.
His statement drew ire from netizens who criticised the interim minister for suggesting a novel way to keep their belongings safe from snatchers.
