New Year: Arms Display Banned in Karachi

News Desk

Karachi: The Karachi administration has imposed a ban on the display of arms and aerial firing on the eve of New Year in Karachi.

Commissioner Muhammad Saleem Rajput has imposed a complete ban for two days on the carrying or display of arms, aerial firing, and use of fireworks in the jurisdiction of the Karachi division under Section 144 Cr.PC to safeguard the precious lives of the citizens on the eve of the New Year.

According to a notification issued here the other day, the Commissioner, while exercising powers conferred under Section 144(6) Cr.PC delegated by the Home Department, has imposed a ban on the above-mentioned activities for two days, December 31, 2023, and January 1, 2024, with immediate effect.

All station house officers of concerned police stations have been authorised to register the complaints under Section 188 PPC in writing for the violation of Section 144 Cr.PC, notification stated.