In a distressing incident, two armed robbers targeted an individual as he was accompanying his two little daughters to drop their school in Johar Town, Lahore, 24NewsHD TV Channel reported on Wednesday.
The victim, identified as Ahmad Shahid, was en route to drop off his children at their school when the harrowing incident unfolded.
As he walked with his daughters, the two assailants riding on a motorbike confronted him at gunpoint, leaving him defenceless before the kids.
The report said the robbers suddenly appeared and stopped the victim, snatched mobile and cash from him at gunpoint and managed to escape from the scene.
The victim has submitted the application for the registration of a case of dacoity at Johar Town Police Station.
The brazen robbery serves as a stark reminder of the prevailing security concerns within the city of Lahore.
The incident has stirred concerns among people especially parents who emphasise the need for enhanced security measures to ensure the safety of citizens.
The victim urged the authorities to take prompt action to apprehend the culprits and to implement strategies that will deter such criminal acts in the future.