ISLAMABAD: A U.S. Embassy official, Ishtiaq Hussain Shah, fell victim to street crime in Islamabad when his phone was snatched while booking a ride near Choongi No. 26.
The thief, riding a motorcycle, suddenly appeared and grabbed the phone, which contained sensitive work information provided by the embassy.
This incident has sparked concerns about the rising street crime in Islamabad and Rawalpindi, leaving citizens worried about their safety and questioning law enforcement’s effectiveness.
The embassy official expressed concerns about unauthorized access to the data on the stolen phone and has urged authorities to retrieve it.
Moreover, to address safety concerns, the U.S. Embassy in Pakistan assists American citizens who are victims of crime, including reporting incidents to local police and contacting family members in the United States.
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