Protest on Super Highway leads to traffic jam, robbery

Police reached the spot and tried clearing the road, but their efforts were fruitless as protestors continued chanting slogans and burning tires.

KARACHI: Hundreds of people blocked the Karachi-Hyderabad Super Highway near Sohrab Goth protesting against load shedding, while robbers took advantage of the situation on Sunday.

Residents of Sohrab Goth demonstrated against unscheduled load shedding, which resulted in a traffic jam leaving countless vehicles stranded.

Robbers took advantage of the traffic jam and deprived travelers of cash and jewelry.

Police reached the spot and tried clearing the road, but their efforts were fruitless as protestors continued chanting slogans and burning tires.