Incident Overview
Some unknown people set fire to five dumpers and four water tankers in various areas of Karachi. This came after a speeding dumper hit two motorbikes in North Karachi, causing major disruption.
Police have started a manhunt to catch the people behind the vehicle fires and bring them to justice.
Dumper Collision in North Karachi
Near Power House Chorangi in North Karachi, a dumper collided with a motorcyclist, leaving the man injured. The incident fueled intense anger, leading a furious crowd to set multiple dumpers on fire in response.
This incident occurred after the dumper hit two motorbikes, escalating the situation into chaos.
Young Dumper Driver in the Hot Seat
A person who saw the accident near Power House Chorangi in North Karachi shared that the dumper driver was only a 17-year-old boy.
Witnesses shared that the crowd halted the dumper driver and began assaulting him. In his desperate bid to escape, the driver slammed into two motorcycles. Fortunately, no lives were lost in the incident.
One motorcyclist was injured in the incident.
According to the police, a raging crowd set nine vehicles ablaze near Power House Chowrangi and 4-K Chowrangi. The flames engulfed five dumpers and four water tankers in the midst of the turmoil.
This chaotic response came after the dumper hit two motorbikes, which triggered the fire.
A raging crowd set nine vehicles on fire near Power House Chowrangi and 4-K Chowrangi, according to the police. The flames quickly spread, consuming five dumpers and four water tankers amid the chaos.
Police reported that five dumpers were set ablaze at Power House Chowrangi, while three water tankers were ignited near 4-K Chowrangi.
In a further act of fury, an angry mob torched a water tanker at Baba Mor in Surjani Town.
Liaquat Mehsud, leader of the Dumper Association, informed the media at Power House Chowrangi that the fire had consumed a total of 11 vehicles during the incident.
He urged that those who set the vehicles on fire should be held responsible.
In response, the authorities have started a quick effort to find the people behind the burning of the dumpers, and they’ve already arrested several suspects.
CCTV Footage to Aid Investigation
According to the SSP Central spokesperson, authorities are using CCTV footage and videos to identify the suspects.
He further assured the public that the roads around the powerhouse are now open for traffic and warned that those attempting to disrupt the peace will be dealt with severely.
