Foreign Cycling Couple Falls Victim to Robbery in Sindh

A foreign couple cycling through Pakistan fell victim to a robbery in the Thatta district of Sindh.

The victims, Polish national Kowalczyk Jakub Tomasz and French citizen Scantamburlo Marie Elisabeth, were robbed near the Sajawal bypass, with the perpetrators taking their mobile phones, according to police reports.

The local Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) confirmed that a first-information report (FIR) has been registered on behalf of the state, and an investigation is in progress.

The couple had been visiting historical sites, including the UNESCO World Heritage site Makli graveyard, renowned for its numerous tombs and graves. They had reportedly spent the night at the graveyard before the robbery occurred.

In response to the incident, Sindh Home Minister Ziaul Hassan Lanjar ordered the Sujawal SSP to submit a detailed report and directed the police to utilize modern investigative techniques. Authorities have registered a case against three suspects believed to be involved in the crime.

This robbery follows a similar incident in October, where foreign tourists were targeted in Karachi, raising ongoing concerns about the safety of visitors in the region.