Two Brothers Allegedly Targeted Worshippers After Friday Prayers; Video of the Incident Emerges
KARACHI, October 30, 2026 — Residents caught two underage brothers allegedly involved in pickpocketing in Gulshan-e-Hadeed Phase 2, Karachi, and handed them over to Steel Town police.
According to Express News, the incident took place near Bab-e-Rehmat Mosque after Friday prayers, when the suspects were allegedly taking advantage of the crowd to target citizens.
One of the suspects was reportedly attempting to steal money from a man’s pocket when the victim felt someone reaching into his pocket and caught him on the spot. The incident also exposed the alleged involvement of the second suspect, prompting residents to apprehend both boys.
The suspects were identified as Hassnain and Salman, who are reportedly brothers.
Previous Theft Reported Near Mosque
According to the report, one of the suspects had allegedly pickpocketed a citizen outside the mosque the previous Friday, stealing an expensive mobile phone before fleeing.
CCTV footage of that earlier incident had also emerged, reportedly showing the underage suspects cutting a citizen’s pocket. The affected individual had submitted an application to Steel Town police regarding the incident.
Residents handed both suspects over to the police. The supplied report does not provide further details about any formal charges or subsequent legal proceedings.