The federal capital has witnessed a disturbing surge in street crime incidents, with armed robbers brazenly targeting citizens. In a recent alarming incident, a senior journalist was robbed of his iPhone 14 Pro Max at gunpoint by two unknown motorcyclists in the Sector F-8 area of Islamabad. The incident occurred on Ismail Zabeeh Road, where the journalist was walking with two friends. The police have registered FIR (No 722/24) against the unknown robbers and launched a search operation. This incident underscores the growing concern of street crime in Islamabad, where citizens are increasingly vulnerable to daylight robberies and armed attacks. The federal police must take immediate and effective action to address this issue and ensure the safety and security of the capital’s residents.