Tensions escalate as protestors clash with police in Karachi

The situation escalated as protesters set fire to a police post, a vehicle, and six motorcycles at Numaish Chowrangi

A protest at Karachi's Numaish Chowrangi turned violent on Tuesday with participants pelting stones at police, who responded with tear gas shelling, Express News reported.

The situation escalated as protesters set fire to a police post, a vehicle, and six motorcycles, prompting a crackdown by law enforcement.

Police arrested several protesters and dismantled the protest camp amid heightened tensions. Some police personnel were injured by the stone-throwing while a police van also sustained damage.

Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah took notice of the unrest and directed the Additional Inspector General (AIG) of Police to restore order and submit a report.

“Damaging public and government property under the guise of protests will not be tolerated,” said the chief minister, adding that those responsible for torching vehicles would face legal action. He emphasised that while the right to protest is respected, it should not lead to harm or chaos.

The chief minister reiterated the government's provision of designated platforms for protests, urging protesters to use them responsibly. The Sindh government vowed to address the unrest swiftly and ensure that the city’s residents and infrastructure are protected.