Karachi police have implemented strict measures to prevent aerial firing incidents, focusing on wedding hall administrations as part of the crackdown. Under the new directives, wedding hall management will face legal consequences if aerial firing occurs near their premises during events.
District police officers have been instructed to ensure these rules are firmly enforced. Additionally, station house officers (SHOs) are tasked with notifying wedding hall administrations within their areas about these regulations. Legal action will also be taken against individuals involved in aerial firing during functions.
To raise public awareness, Karachi police plan to install banners across the city discouraging this hazardous activity. The move comes in response to the increasing injuries and fatalities linked to celebratory gunfire.
During New Year’s celebrations, Karachi witnessed a surge in aerial firing incidents, leaving at least 29 people injured, including women and children. Areas like Liaquatabad, Tariq Road, Shah Faisal, Orangi Town, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Azizabad, and Korangi reported numerous cases.
Victims included a child in Azizabad and multiple injuries across Lyari, Malir Kala Board, and other neighborhoods. Authorities aim to curb this dangerous trend through stricter enforcement and public cooperation.
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