Robber tricks man with fake bomb, loots his home in Lahore

A unique incident of robbery has taken place in Lahore, where a robber tricked a man with a fake bomb and looted his home.

According to the First Information Report (FIR) lodged at the Shalimar Police Station on Monday, the complainant, Syed Hassan Shahzad, stated that the incident occurred on Saturday while he was on his way to work near Setha Bagicha Wala.

“A man stopped me at Setha Bagicha Wala, asking for an address. When I told him I didn’t know, he suddenly placed a box-shaped device in my pocket and claimed it was a remote-controlled bomb which he could detonate at any time. He told me to silently let go of my home and hand over my valuables,” the FIR reads.

The FIR further noted that upon reaching his home, the complainant gave the robber two tolas of gold, including a nose ring, earrings, studs, and four rings. He also handed over cash amounting to PKR 66,870, along with a wallet containing his ATM card, ID card, and job card.

“The CCTV footage of the street has also been attached with the application,” stated the FIR, urging the police to initiate an inquiry against the robber.