Karachi manghopir protest turns violent as 3 police officers injured

Three police personnel were injured after protesters allegedly pelted stones at police during a demonstration against power outages in Karachi’s Manghopir area, according to police officials.

KARACHI: Three police personnel were injured after protesters allegedly pelted stones at police during a demonstration against power outages in Karachi’s Manghopir area, according to police officials.

The protest over prolonged electricity shortages reportedly disrupted traffic on Manghopir Road causing significant difficulties for commuters. The demonstration was part of growing protests in different parts of Karachi over the lack of electricity and water.

According to police officials, the situation became tense during the protest when some demonstrators allegedly began throwing stones at police personnel deployed at the scene.

Three officials, identified as Head Constable Saad-ur-Rehman Constable Ghulam Rasool and Shahbaz Ali, were injured in the stone-pelting.

The injured personnel were shifted to a hospital for initial medical treatment. Police officials said they were receiving medical attention following the incident.

The Karachi Manghopir protest also affected the normal flow of traffic leaving commuters facing delays and difficulties. Traffic disruptions caused by demonstrations have become a growing concern for residents particularly when major roads are blocked.

Police said legal action was being initiated against the protesters allegedly involved in the attack on police personnel. Authorities are also reviewing CCTV footage to identify those responsible for the stone-pelting.

Officials said efforts were underway to trace and arrest the individuals involved in injuring the police personnel. Those found responsible would face legal action, according to police.

The protest came amid growing public concerns over electricity and water shortages in various parts of Karachi. Residents have repeatedly taken to the streets to demand relief from service disruptions.

Authorities are expected to continue monitoring the situation in Manghopir and other areas where demonstrations are being held. Police have also urged protesters to avoid violence and ensure that public roads remain accessible to commuters.

Further developments are expected as police proceed with the investigation and work to identify those allegedly involved in the attack.