Sir: The crime rate in the capital city Islamabad has been phenomenal during the first three months of the current year as compared to crime cases registered in the same period of last year. Despite the presence of foreign missions and other international dignitaries in the federal capital, the Islamabad Police has failed to ensure safety of life and property. The police have not been able to trace culprits behind various murder cases registered so far, which clearly gives credence to the notion that the police lacks capacity to investigate these cases. KHURRAM SALEEM Islamabad