Street crime 'surge': Punjab Police failed to tackle alarming situation.

LAHORE -- Alarming reports emerge as the bustling city of Lahore, the capital of Punjab, grapples with a distressing surge in kidnappings, primarily targeting women and children. In a disconcerting turn of events, the local law enforcement authorities appear to be facing significant challenges in curbing this growing crisis.

According to the latest updates, a total of nine individuals have fallen victim to these distressing incidents, leading to the immediate registration of cases by the authorities. Among the victims are three young siblings who were tragically abducted from the Shirakot area. Noreen Bibi's children, Anbrin (11 years old), Imdad Ali (8 years old), and Haider Ali (5 years old), were taken from their home by unidentified individuals.

Meanwhile, in the Chohang area, a woman and her two children have gone missing under mysterious circumstances. Ayman Bibi, accompanied by her two children, Muzamil (5 years old) and Mah Jabeen (2 years old), embarked on a journey from Chichawatani to Thokarniazbeg base by bus. Shockingly, all three have disappeared without a trace, and the woman's phone is also reported to be switched off.

In yet another heart-wrenching incident, a 13-year-old girl was abducted while she was on her way to purchase Sauda Salaf in the Faisal Town area. Humira, the daughter of Nizam Din, has been missing since the unfortunate incident. Additionally, a 12-year-old boy fell victim to an abduction in the Hanjarwal area. Akbar Ali, the nephew of Muhammad Arshad Sagar, was taken while returning from school.

The crisis has also touched the lives of the very young, with a 7-year-old girl being kidnapped from the Kot Lakhpat area. Safia, the daughter of Iftikhar Ali, was abducted while playing outside with other children.

On the other hand...