Karachi Police Arrest Main Suspect in Case of 59 Girls’ Mobile Phones Stolen on Job Interview Pretext

Gadap City Police have arrested the alleged mastermind who fled with the mobile phones of 59 girls after luring them to a farmhouse on the pretext of offering jobs and conducting interviews.

According to Malir District Police, on October 1, 2026, around 59 girls from different parts of Karachi were invited to Ansari Meadows Farmhouse near Baqai Cadet College in Gadap City under the pretext of job opportunities and interviews for an event linked to an activity in Bahria Town.

The main suspect, identified as Babar alias Salman Sahil, allegedly introduced himself as Sahil Salman and collected the girls’ mobile phones before fleeing the farmhouse with all the devices.

Following the incident, Gadap City Police arrested Waqas, who had booked the farmhouse, and a female coordinator identified as Nargis. Two other suspects, Shehzad Khan and Mono alias Ashiq Hussain, were also arrested subsequently.

Police said the main suspect had remained at large until his arrest in an operation conducted on the basis of human intelligence and technical surveillance.

During the operation, police recovered 40 mobile phones from the suspect, which he was allegedly taking to sell, along with a pistol.

According to police, Babar is the alleged mastermind behind the incident and reportedly planned the crime after watching a film.

A case had already been registered in connection with the incident. Police said further legal action was also being taken regarding the weapon recovered from the suspect.

The suspect’s criminal record is being checked, while further investigation into the case is underway.