Transporters in Karachi have launched a protest in response to a series of incidents involving heavy vehicles on flames, express news reported.
Protesters blocked the main entrance points of the city, including roads that lead to Port Qasim, Hub Chowki and New Sabzi Mandi, which leads to traffic interruptions. Transporters have demanded improvements government security measures to avoid more incidents .
The riots follow a fatal accident before during the day, when a motorcyclist, Sadiq Ahmed, 30, was killed in a collision with a dumeration truck near the Musharraf neighborhood in Hawks Bay. Dumper’s driver fled the scene, but the police have stopped the vehicle and is looking for the driver.
Meanwhile, two more vehicles, a water oil tanker and a trailer, were burned by people not identified in separate incidents, which increases the total number of vehicles burned from morning to four. Police have initiated fire investigations, and the authorities are working to address the growing concerns regarding public safety.
ZIA-UMAssan Lanjhar responds to fire incidents
The Minister of the Interior, the Law and the Parliamentary Affairs, Zia-Ul-Hassan Lanjhar, has taken rapid measures after multiple incidents in Karachi, where heavy vehicles, including dumpeters and oil tankers, were burned. The minister has requested a detailed report from the additional police of IG of Karachi to investigate these incidents.
In a statement, Minister Lanjhar emphasized that such illegal acts will not be tolerated, reaffirming that no individual will be allowed to take the law in his own hands. In addition, he added that protecting the property of citizens is the responsibility of the government, and such actions will be thoroughly investigated.
The Interior Minister also assured that the Government is implementing strong measures to stop traffic accidents, with high -level committees formed to guarantee the strict application of traffic laws. He urged citizens to cooperate with the Traffic Police and comply with traffic regulations, highlighting that following the law would contribute to a prosperous and peaceful province.
Lanjhar emphasized that the application of laws is a key factor in the development of any society, making comparisons with advanced nations where law and order are the basis of its growth.
He also ordered the Police to closely monitor the uproar and guarantee the constant application of the law throughout the city.
