Karachi (Pakistan): Independence Day celebrations in Karachi took a lethal flip as reckless aerial firing claimed the lives of three individuals, together with an 8-year-old woman and a senior citizen, whereas greater than 60 others sustained gunshot accidents, officers reported.
The incidents unfolded throughout town. The younger woman was struck by a stray bullet in Azizabad, whereas a person named Stephen was killed in Korangi. In whole, at the least 64 residents suffered gunshot wounds in these citywide episodes, in accordance with Geo Information citing rescue officers.
Rescue groups confirmed that dozens have been rushed to hospitals following celebratory gunfire. Authorities condemned the follow, describing it as harmful and irresponsible, and urged residents to commemorate Independence Day by means of safer means.
The police have launched investigations into the incidents, promising strict motion in opposition to people discovered partaking in aerial firing.
Tragically, Karachi has witnessed related violence prior to now. A report by ARY Information highlighted that in January alone, at the least 42 individuals, together with 5 girls, misplaced their lives as a consequence of gunfire throughout town. One other 233 individuals have been injured throughout these occasions.
The January incidents additionally included 5 fatalities whereas resisting theft makes an attempt. Different victims died from stray bullets or aerial firing, although authorities didn’t launch the names of seven individuals killed, together with a girl.
The police attributed the surge in gunfire-related deaths to non-public disputes, animosities and resistance throughout theft makes an attempt, ARY Information reported.
The spike in fatalities was additional compounded by highway accidents and associated incidents. The Chipa Basis reported that 528 individuals, together with kids and the aged, have been injured in highway accidents in January, with 36 deaths. Theft resistance incidents added three fatalities and fifteen accidents to the toll.
Authorities proceed to warn residents that celebratory gunfire poses extreme dangers, urging the general public to have fun nationwide events with out endangering lives.