ISLAMABAD: The bandits robbed the tailor in Islamabad of more than 200 outfits made for customers ahead of eid al-fitr holiday this marks the end of Ramadan, tying up and beating his staff.
Mohammed Razzak told AFP that two armed men broke into him store before you do off with 240 finished or almost finished shalwar kameez outfits.
“The police could not find any lead to the ruthless guys who turned this Eid for me in nightmareRazzak said.
The catch was worth more than 720,000 rupees, he added.
Pakistanis and Muslims around the world usually celebrate Eid al-Fitr holiday with new outfits and decorations – with rich splashing out thousands on brilliant ensembles.
But even the poor people try buy anything new for in holiday and tailoringmade outfits often cheaper than store- Bought some clothes.
Eid festival is expected begin Monday or Tuesday, depending on aim of in new moon.
Majority of shelves in Razzac shop were empty on Friday and he sat inconsolably behind sewing machine.
“I work in in area for in last 20 years and have clients who come to me from the chic districts of Islamabad and Rawalpindi with corporate and expensive fabrics, he said.
Salman Ashraf, one of tailors tied up During the raid, he said that the robbers behaved very aggressively.
“The gunmen beat us” us with ropes and asked us to remain silent, he said.
Police confirmed the incident and said they were investigating.
