Trade fair Aalishan Pakistan was hit by robbers and thieves as traders reported missing designer clothing items on the last day.
Indian media report police sources as saying that three First Information Reports (FIRs) were registered on Friday by Pakistani sellers for the theft of clothes brought by them.
In the first case, a Lahore trader reports that a woman walked into his stalls and allegedly stole six pieces of expensive clothing. The woman, named Sapna, who says she lives in Trilokpuri, was caught by other shopkeepers and later handed over to the police.
Another complaint was lodged by a Karachi seller, who said a woman took clothes from his shop and fled without paying. The woman was later identified as one Nirmal Kaur of Shahdara, and was caught by shopkeepers and visitors after a chase. Some expensive clothes were recovered.
Later, the same stall witnessed another theft, as a man was found to be in possession of clothing from different Pakistani brands with no bills of purchase. Identified as one Vikas from Shahdara, he later admitted he had stolen the goods.
A senior police officer requesting anonymity said, “Thousands of people visit each stall so one has to be alert. They can have their own staff look out for those who are trying to take advantage of the chaos.”
