A German tourist in Lahore was violently attacked and robbed by armed men, police say. Berg Florian, 27, was cycling through Pakistan when he set up camp on the roadside near the airport for the night. Two armed men approached him, severely beat him, and stole his belongings.
Details of the Robbery
According to the German tourist, during the robbery. The assailants forcibly took away an expensive mobile phone, cash & camera worth 500,000 PKR. Bystanders rushed Florian to Rangers Hospital after the assault for treatment of his injuries.
Police and Security Response
SP Cantt has started an investigation following a complaint lodged by a foreign tourist against unidentified persons who attacked him at night. DIG Operations Faisal Kamran sought a report on this matter and ordered the arrest of those involved, stating that strict action would be taken against anyone ruining the country’s reputation.
Broader Criminal Activity In Lahore
Florian’s incident is part of broader criminal activity in Lahore, where various crimes have surged recently across different parts, including:
- Green Town: Family robbed of 400K Rs; jewelry & mobiles taken.
- Sattokatla: Family robbed of 300K Rs; jewelry & mobiles taken.
- Iqbal Town: Individual robbed of 200k rs & a mobile phone
- Mazang: Victim robbed of 200K Rs & a mobile phone.
- Nolukha: Resident robbed of 100k rs & a mobile phone.
- Hajriwal: A person loses a Hundred Thousand Rupees plus a cell phone.
- Akbari Gate: One hundred thousand rupees plus cell phone stolen.
- Nasirabad: One hundred thousand rupees plus cell phone stolen.
Also, vehicles and motorcycles were stolen from Model Town (cars) and Civil Lines Badami Bagh Kahnay Gwalamandi(motorcycles).
The violent attack on the German tourist highlights an urgent need for improved security measures and effective law enforcement in Lahore. The city’s police force and security agencies are working hard to deal with rising crime rates while ensuring safety for residents and visitors within their jurisdiction. The authorities’ response to such incidents will demonstrate their commitment to tackling crime, thereby restoring public confidence in safety within cities like Lahore, which have long suffered from high levels of violence.
