KARACHI : In a remarkable display of courage, female customers successfully thwarted a robbery attempt at a newly opened cosmetics shop in the Korangi area of the metropolis on Sunday. According to eyewitnesses, four armed robbers entered the shop located near the Korangi No. 6 market, where several women were shopping with their children. Showing immense bravery, the women resisted the criminals, forcing them to flee the scene.
“There were children inside the shop with the women when the robbers entered. Despite the panic, the women put up strong resistance. The suspects opened fire as they escaped, but fortunately, no injuries or casualties were reported,” an eyewitness stated.
Upon receiving the alert, local police rushed to the spot and chased the fleeing suspects, but they managed to escape. Police confirmed that due to the timely and brave intervention of the female shoppers, the robbers failed to loot any cash or valuables from the shopkeeper or the customers. An investigation into the incident is currently underway to trace and apprehend the suspects.
