Police have registered a theft case after household items worth approximately Rs270,000 were stolen from former prime minister Raja Pervaiz Ashraf's residence in Rawalpindi. Tayyab Fazal, the former prime minister's personal secretary, filed a complaint at Jatli police station, alleging that thieves stole several household items from Ashraf's residence in Dhoke Amb, Jatli.
According to the First Information Report (FIR), the suspects stole three air conditioners, two doors, and two windows. The suspects also allegedly took carpets, crockery, decorative pieces, and a grass-cutting machine from the residence.
The report stated that broken locks were found at various locations inside the house. It further noted that a domestic employee assigned to the residence was missing since the incident occurred.
Police personnel on duty reported that the employee had been absent since the previous night, and his mobile phone was switched off. This has led investigators to consider the employee a primary suspect in the ongoing probe.
The complainant has urged authorities to launch an immediate investigation, recover the stolen items, and take legal action against those responsible for the breach of security at the residence. Meanwhile, police sources estimated the value of the stolen items at approximately Rs270,000.
Forensic teams have been called to collect fingerprints and other evidence from the crime scene to identify the perpetrators. Local authorities have increased patrolling in the Dhoke Amb area following the incident to ensure the safety of residents and to prevent further criminal activities in the vicinity.
The police have assured that they are utilizing all available resources, including digital surveillance and human intelligence, to track down the missing employee and the stolen property. As the investigation continues, the police are also questioning other staff members who were present at the residence during the time of the theft to gather more leads.
The incident has raised concerns regarding the security protocols at the residences of high-profile political figures in the region, prompting a review of existing protection measures.