Five unidentified armed men reportedly broke into the Islamabad residence of Assistant Commissioner Babar Ali and escaped with valuables after threatening his family at gunpoint. The incident took place in Sector G-13, within the limits of Sumbal Police Station, according to initial reports published on October 14 and 15, 2026.
The suspects allegedly entered the house, threatened the occupants with weapons and locked family members inside a room. They then searched the property, collected valuables and fled. The exact value of the stolen items has not been disclosed.
Babar Ali is currently posted in Karachi, and initial reports did not establish whether he was present at the time of the robbery. No injuries among the family members were confirmed in the available reports.
The suspects allegedly entered the house, threatened the occupants with weapons and locked family members inside a room. They then searched the property, collected valuables and fled. The exact value of the stolen items has not been disclosed.
Babar Ali is currently posted in Karachi, and initial reports did not establish whether he was present at the time of the robbery. No injuries among the family members were confirmed.
Some reports stated that one suspect was wearing grey clothing and that the men were speaking Saraiki. However, these details have not established the identities of those involved.
The incident has raised concerns about residential security in Islamabad. According to Islamabad Tribune, 4,504 cases involving robbery, theft, burglary and related offences were registered in the capital between January and September 2026, including 518 incidents at residential properties.
