Robbery at National Assembly Member's House in Islamabad

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A gang of robbers allegedly looted valuables worth millions from the house of Ramesh Kumar, a sitting member of the National Assembly, in Islamabad. The robbery took place on August 26, 2025, at his house located about two kilometers from the Shahzad Town police station. During the incident, the robbers beat and injured Constable Mohammad Azam, who was deployed with the MNA.

Key Takeaways:

  • The robbery occurred at the house of Ramesh Kumar, a National Assembly member of the Pakistan Peoples Party on a reserved seat for minorities, in Islamabad.
  • The robbers allegedly looted valuables worth Rs15 million, including five precious watches, four pairs of eyeglasses, seven pairs of shoes, seven pairs of clothes, and a 30-bore pistol.
  • Constable Mohammad Azam, deployed with the MNA, was beaten and injured by the robbers, receiving 12 stitches and a swollen face.
  • A case was registered at Shahzad Town police station under Section 395 of the Pakistan Penal Code, on the complaint of the MNA's driver, Javaid Iqbal.
  • The robbery was reported to the police on August 26, 2025, but the date mentioned in the FIR was May 26, 2025.
  • The police claimed that an e-tag is issued for every complaint, but the FIR did not have an e-tag.
  • The police followed standard procedure, verifying the caller's claim, informing the area police, collecting details, and asking the victim to lodge a complaint.

Statistics:

  • Rs15 million worth of valuables were looted by the robbers.
  • Five precious watches, four pairs of eyeglasses, seven pairs of shoes, seven pairs of clothes, and a 30-bore pistol were stolen.
  • Constable Mohammad Azam received 12 stitches and had a swollen face after being beaten by the robbers.
  • The robbery occurred on August 26, 2025.
  • The date mentioned in the FIR was May 26, 2025.

Sources:

  • Dawn newspaper, reported on August 26, 2025.
  • FIR (First Information Report) at Shahzad Town police station.
  • Statement of Javaid Iqbal, driver of Ramesh Kumar, to Dawn newspaper.