VIDEO: Armed men attack citizens in Karachi’s Boat Basin area

KARACHI: A group of armed men traveling in a car attacked and assaulted citizens in the Boat Basin area, sparking chaos as CCTV footage of the incident has surfaced, ARY News reported.

A case has been registered at the Boat Basin police station on complaint of the victim.

In a video, the armed individuals can be seen reversing their car and hitting another vehicle. Then they pulled out of their vehicle with weapons in their hands and started beating up the citizens in another car.

According to the complainant, six to seven armed men, who appeared to be under the influence, were involved in the attack. The incident occurred on February 19 within the limits of Boat Basin police station.

Speaking to ARY News, Sindh spokesperson Sadia Javed said that action will be taken against individuals possessing illegal arms in the province, including Karachi.

She said that that carrying arms is prohibited in Sindh under section 144, and anyone found doing so will face consequences.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by ARY News (@arynewstv)

Sadia Javed said that the provincial government has taken notice of the matter and has instructed the police to take immediate action. The government spokesperson said that the case has been brought to the attention of the Interior Minister, and a swift resolution is expected.

She said that police inaction will not be tolerated, and those responsible will face the music.

Earlier, in a surprising incident on Budhni Road, armed robbers held policemen at gunpoint and robbed them of their valuables.

The attackers, using guns, encountered resistance from the policemen, resulting in one of the dacoits getting injured.

Despite the brief confrontation, the robbers managed to escape, leaving their motorcycle behind. The victims of this incident were policemen currently undergoing training at the Khyber Police Training School and were on leave at the time.

In response to this brazen attack, special teams have been formed under the supervision of ASP Chamkani to apprehend the culprits. An investigation into the incident is actively underway.

from Latest Pakistan News and Breaking News from All over Pakistan https://ift.tt/PXOY0Ab

Comments

Pakistan floods: South Asia’s monsoon explained

Floods in Pakistan have killed more than 1,000 people after what its climate change minister called a record unbroken cycle of monsoon rains with “8 weeks of non-stop torrents”. AFP explains what the monsoon is, why it is so important and yet so dangerous, and how climate change and other man-made effects may be altering the vast life-giving but destructive annual weather system. What is the South Asian monsoon? The Southwest or the Asian Summer Monsoon is essentially a colossal sea breeze that brings South Asia 70-80 percent of its annual rainfall between June and September every year. It occurs when summer heat warms the landmass of the subcontinent, causing the air to rise and sucking in cooler Indian Ocean winds which then produce enormous volumes of rain. Why it is important? The monsoon is vital for agriculture and therefore for the livelihoods of millions of farmers and for food security in the poor region of around two billion people. But it brings destruction every ye...

Faisal Vawda foresees imminent sacking of a provincial governor

ISLAMABAD: Senator Faisal Vawda hinted at the removal of one of the provincial governors very soon. Speaking during the ARY News program, Senator Faisla Vawda said on Friday, “A provincial governor will be in troubled waters soon and his time is up. Without mentioning the name, Faisla Vawda said the governor in question has been selling his name, making money, and telling lies, now his turn has come, and he has to go home soon”. Vawda predicted that the governor’s removal would occur within the next week or two months but he will surely be removed from his post. He also took the opportunity to criticize the PPP-led Sindh government, stating that none of its cabinet members, aside from Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah, are capable of writing a paragraph in English. Vawda added that only god can save the country when Pakistan’s future is in the hands of such persons. Additionally, Vawda touched on the murder of anchor person Arshad Sharif, claiming that the facts of the case will soo...

CDA removes golden hands sculpture in Islamabad after online backlash

ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) on Monday removed a recently installed ‘Golden Hands’ sculpture located along Margalla Avenue in Islamabad. The artwork featured two large golden hands holding two balls like objects resembling a world map. Installed by a private developer, the sculpture quickly gained widespread attention on social media, sparking debate, memes, and a wave of speculation over its symbolism. Soon after its installation, the monument became the subject of intense online discussion. Social media users assigned various meanings to the structure with many interpreting it as a symbol of Pakistan’s rising global presence while others saw it as an ambitious but misplaced artistic expression. Amid the growing online buzz, CDA officials reportedly sprang into action. Initially, the sculpture was covered with cloth in an apparent attempt to minimize public reaction. Later, the structure was dismantled and removed using heavy machinery and labour teams. The ...

Daily News

Search This Blog