{"id":14332,"date":"2026-10-11T16:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-11T11:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ariananews.co\/en\/news\/kabul-residents-alarmed-by-surge-in-armed-robberies\/"},"modified":"2026-11-03T20:58:13","modified_gmt":"2026-11-03T16:28:13","slug":"kabul-residents-alarmed-by-surge-in-armed-robberies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ariananews.co\/en\/afghanistan\/security\/kabul-residents-alarmed-by-surge-in-armed-robberies\/","title":{"rendered":"Kabul Residents Alarmed by Surge in Armed Robberies"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Residents from various districts of Kabul have voiced their concerns over the increase in armed robberies and security threats, calling for serious actions from security officials.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>Surge in Armed Robberies in Kabul<\/h2>\n<p>According to Bakhtar News Agency, a number of residents across Kabul have expressed alarming concerns regarding the rising trend of armed robberies. They report that these thefts, particularly during the darker hours of the night, are posing serious threats to both the personal safety and financial security of citizens.<\/p>\n<p>Reports indicate that armed robbers are committing thefts even in broad daylight, targeting vehicles, cash, and jewelry. Residents from areas such as District 8 and Ahmad Shah Baba Mina, who are already facing economic hardships, have voiced significant dissatisfaction with this situation.<\/p>\n<p>Despite complaints lodged with the relevant police precincts, there appears to be a lack of effective follow-up in recovering stolen items.<\/p>\n<h2>Actions by Kabul Police<\/h2>\n<p>The Kabul Police Command announced last month that nearly 30 individuals had been arrested on charges of theft, tracking, and carjacking in the capital. However, the public insists that simply announcing arrests is inadequate, and there is a need for more stringent and deterrent penalties.<\/p>\n<p>This year, a gang of 16 robbers, who committed two murders during their criminal activities, was apprehended by security forces. Nevertheless, concerns regarding the security situation continue to persist.<\/p>\n<h2>Demands from Kabul Citizens<\/h2>\n<p>Citizens of Kabul are urging officials from the Islamic Emirate&#8217;s security forces to enhance patrols and establish nighttime checkpoints in residential areas to prevent the escalation of crime. Although there has been no precise statistics published regarding crime rates, the ongoing public concerns and repeated announcements from the police highlight the existing security challenges in Afghanistan&#8217;s capital.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Residents of Kabul are raising serious alarms over a sharp rise in armed robberies and security threats. 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