More Than 30,000 Vehicles Seized in Karachi

Acting on the instructions of Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, Karachi traffic police have launched a citywide crackdown on traffic violations, targeting unregistered, modified, and dangerous vehicles to restore order on the roads.

Since April 9, officials have impounded 31,677 motorcycles for various infractions. Action has also been taken against 2,719 vehicles for illegal modifications, including tinted windows and non-standard number plates.

Moreover, 515 light and heavy vehicles were impounded, while authorities have recommended canceling 25 vehicle registrations and temporarily suspending 491 others.

The crackdown extended to Qingqi and motorcycle rickshaws (MCRs), beginning April 16. So far, 311 rickshaws have been seized and marked as court property, while an equal number of drivers have been arrested.

Authorities have registered 104 FIRs under Section 188 of the Pakistan Penal Code, 33 under Section 341, and one for reckless driving. Additionally, 7,069 tickets have been issued and 32 illegal LPG/CNG kits confiscated.

To prevent accidents involving heavy vehicles, the city has begun installing mandatory GPS trackers. As of May 4, trackers have been installed in 3,391 water tankers, 28 dumpers, 82 oil tankers, 214 passenger buses, 214 small trucks, 2,763 large trucks, and 137 trailers operating within Karachi.