ABSTRACT
To study the pattern of cognizable offences in Karachi. This descriptive study was conducted in Karachi in 2007 to study the pattern of cognizable offences. Data of 16 years revealed opposing pattern in the committance of Homicide and Suicide. Rate of Homicide increased by 1.14 times while that of Suicide decreased by 2.03 times. Shop dacoity increased by 5.2 times whereas shop robbery by 47 times. Car theft decreased by two times, M/cycle by 3.4 times and other vehicles by 2.21 times. The rate has increased for snatching; car 2.05, M/cycle 4.11 times and other vehicles by 1.03 times. Fatal RTA decreased by 1.18 times and non-fatal RTA by 2.04 times. Due concentratio has to be paid by all concerned to address these issues
ABSTRACT
To observe the homicidal cases in Karachi in relation to its different districts and weapon used during the act of homicide. Descriptive case study. It is a retrospective study of 6 years from 1996-2001. Data is collected from all districts of Karachi and then analyzed. Total cases of 3700 were reported in all districts of Karachi during 1996-2001.Variation during these 6 years and distribution of cases in different districts of Karachi were observed and analyzed. During 1997 and 1998 a sharp rise in homicidal cases was recorded in all the districts of Karachi. On analysis of our data it is noted that there is a rise in homicidal rate in all districts of Karachi during the year 1997 and 1998. District East had highest homicidal rate during 6 years 164/yr. District Malir has lowest homicidal rate during 6years 80/yr. Use of Firearms was highest in District East 91%. Use of Firearms was lowest in District Central 70%