Police sources reported that three suspects have been arrested for robbing a German tourist in Lahore. The suspects were caught with the stolen camera and mobile phone. They were apprehended in the Ghaziabad and Barki areas. The robbery took place last week in the Northern Cantonment area.
Details:
- Arrests and Recovery:
- Police apprehended the three suspects in the Ghaziabad and Barki areas of Lahore. They were found with the stolen items, including a camera and a mobile phone, which they had taken from the German tourist in the Northern Cantonment area last week.
- Government’s Response:
- The Punjab government had earlier provided Florian Berg, the robbed tourist, with Rs500,000 as aid. Yesterday, Punjab Home Secretary Noorul Amin Mengal met with Berg and reassured him that all tourists visiting Pakistan are treated as honored guests. Mengal emphasized that the government is taking steps to ensure the security of tourists and that the police are using modern technology to trace the robbers.
- Tourist’s Response:
- Florian Berg expressed his appreciation for the support from the Punjab government and the public. He remarked on the warm-heartedness of the Pakistani people and praised the country’s landscapes and people’s hospitality. Despite the incident, Berg stated that Pakistan is his favorite country and would love to visit again.
- Ongoing Investigation:
- The police are continuing their investigation with the arrested suspects.
