PM Takes Notice of Violence, Death Toll Mounts To 33 in Wave Of Riots in Karachi
Monday, December 1, 2008 at 10:28 am
33 people have so far been killed in various incidents of firing and violence during the last 40 hours in the metropolis while as many as 110 people sustained injuries and the situation still could not be controlled. Law enforcement agencies have been put on high alert. Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gillani and Chief Minister Sindh Syed Qaim Ali Shah, while taking notice of Karachi violence, have sought report within 24 hours. They have directed the law enforcement agencies to keep close eye on the miscreants’ elements. The series of violence and terrorism, beginning from Banaras Chowk on Saturday evening, continues so far in various areas of the city. Due to the incidents of firing and violence, 31 people have so far been killed and 110 including 19 women sustained injuries while unknown persons torched over two dozens vehicles, six shops, one warehouse and a marriage hall in various areas of the metropolis. Dead bodies and wounded persons were shifted to Abbasi Shaheed Hospital and Qatar Hospital. Situation is still tense in various areas including Banaras Colony, Orangi Town and North Nazimabad. Different trade circles of city, markets, petrol pumps, shops and CNG stations remained closed and transport system in the city completely came to standstill. Interior department Sindh has declared red alert in the city and deployed more than 500 rangers and increased Police patrolling in different parts of the city. As many as 40 miscreants have so far been held by police from various areas of the city while keeping the law and order situation under control rangers have been put on high alert across Karachi. Meanwhile, keeping in view the terror situation in the city, many colleges and universities would remain closed on Monday including Karachi University, Federal Urdu University and all the affiliated colleges and the papers due to be held on Monday, have been postponed, announced Sindh government. The entire city was in the grip of tension and fear. While city administration has also declared emergency in all hospitals. Police department has also cancelled police vacations in view of the law and order situation.
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