Additional IG Karachi Javed Alam Odho has announced a zero-tolerance policy against firing during New Year and other celebrations, and warned that individuals involved in aerial firing during the New Year and other festivities will be prosecuted under attempted murder laws.
In a formal directive issued on Monday, Additional Inspector General Karachi Javed Alam Odho has ordered all Zonal DIGs to take indiscriminate and strict legal action against violators. The instructions emphasize ensuring the immediate arrest of any person found involved in this prohibited activity.
A spokesperson for the Karachi Police reiterated the severity of the offense, stating that aerial firing is unacceptable under any circumstances. The police highlighted that such actions can result in the loss of precious human lives, underscoring the necessity of these new stringent measures.
The city’s law enforcement agencies are also appealing to the public for assistance in curbing this dangerous practice. Citizens are urged to act responsibly and immediately report any incident of celebratory firing in their vicinity to the 15 Madadgar helpline and to cooperate fully with the responding officers.