The incident captured in a CCTV shows the delivery boy returning to his vehicle after delivering the parcel when two robber approach towards him on the bike. The pillion rider then gets off the bike and consoles the victim by giving him a hug upon seeing him in tears. Before leaving, the robbers even return the items they had stolen from the boy.
According to the Pakistan media reports, police officials in Karachi have confirmed the incident that happened in the capital of the Pakistani province of Sindh. However, the official are yet to identify in which police station’s jurisdiction the crime occurred.
After being shared online, the video went viral on various social media platforms within moments, inviting mixed reactions. While some poured in appreciation for the robbers, other blamed the ruling government for poverty driven crimes rising at its peak in the country.
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A famous storyteller Raza Khan commented: A small act of kindness has moved us to tears. This tells a lot about the kind of toxic environment we live in. Little things make a big difference. Humanity is what will save us. Act kindly.
Similarly, another user wrote: This shows there consience (sic) was at snooze not dead...like many of us... Appreciated this gesture...May everyone is guided to the right path... Ameen
On the other hand, a netizen lashed out at the authorities and tweeted: These budding petty thieves are driven to it by poverty. The country has failed them and many others like them.