In Pakistan, residents of Karachi have been becoming victims of outlaws, with at least 26 people, murdered by street criminals since the beginning of 2024. Despite several policies initiated by the Sindh police department, the numbers have been rising. Out of 26 people murdered by street criminals, a minor girl was also included. The survivors of these crimes and their families, have demanded that incompetent officers, especially the relevant SHOs, be sacked. Notably, Karachi has witnessed an unprecedented upsurge in street crime, especially the snatching of phones, cars and motorbikes. Observers believed that the insufficient police strength, compounded with political interference in the police department, has resulted in a sharp increase in street crime. According to them, the government needs to induct some 50,000 officials based on merit in order to overcome the increasing policing challenges.<br />