Incidents of robbery and theft are on the rise in the jurisdiction of Koral and Sihala Police Station, causing a feeling of insecurity among the common people. According to details, police have been unsuccessful in securing the population residing in Ladhyot and Japan Road. Residents of the area say that police patrolling had not been effective which has given rise to incidents of robberies and theft. They said that the rate of street crimes had seen an upward surge but the police had turned a blind eye towards the miseries of the people. Residents of the area have appealed to the high-ups to improve the system of patrolling and take notice of the negligence of police force during duty hours.